The University of Mississippi Athletics
Wednesday, November 11
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
3-0,0-0SEC
95
vs
41
UAlbany
3-1,0-0America East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 8 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 41 |
| Ole Miss | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 95 |
11/11/2026 | Women's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Women's Basketball (3-0, 0-0 SEC) continued its strong start to the season, cruising past UAlbany (3-1, 0-0 American East), 95-41, to boost the record to 3-0 on the year. The Rebels get their largest margin of victory since defeating Mississippi Valley State, 102-34, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Ole Miss knocked down 15 three-pointers on the night, tying for the third-most in a single game in program history and marking the most by the Rebels since Feb. 11, 2018, against Alabama. Talaysia Cooper put on a clinic for the Rebels, leading all scorers with 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field, including an impressive 58 percent performance from beyond the arc. Cooper now has her name in the Ole Miss record books, tying for the fourth-most three-pointers made in a single game in school history. Jaida Civil also had a strong performance, accounting for 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting along with seven rebounds.
Cooper started off hot for the Rebels, knocking down a three-pointer to open up the game to spark a 5-0 opening run. Cooper continued to maintain momentum, connecting on another three-pointer within the first four minutes of action. Ole Miss carried a 13-2 advantage into the first media timeout as the Rebels had control of the contest early on. The Rebels continued to build their momentum throughout the opening period, producing an 8-0 run to extend their lead in the first frame. Civil started to catch fire toward the end of the quarter, leading the first-quarter scoring effort with seven points, while Cooper added six of her own, going 2-for-2 from three. Ole Miss closed out the opening quarter holding a 22-8 advantage.
Much like the opening quarter, Cooper kept things going for the Rebels, draining another three-pointer to keep the momentum rolling. She remained perfect from three in her first four attempts of the night, helping fuel a 15-0 run alongside Jada Richard to open the period.
Cooper finished the half with 15 points while shooting an impressive 5-of-6 from three-point range, including a 3-of-4 performance in the second quarter alone. Maya Anderson capped off the first-half with a three-point basket, sending the Rebels into the locker room with a commanding 45-17 lead at half. Ole Miss dominated from behind the arc in the opening half, shooting 42 percent from three-point range while holding UAlbany to zero three-pointers made in the first half.
The Rebels kept their foot on the gas coming out of halftime, with Cooper once again starting it off hot for the Rebels with a three-pointer. Lauren Jacobs joined the offensive attack, knocking down a pair of shots from long range. The Rebels maintained the commanding lead throughout the third, shooting 50 percent from three-point range. Cooper added eight points in the period, along with Jacobs six, helping Ole Miss keep a 71-33 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Rebels put together another dominant stretch in the fourth, with a 16-2 run to further extend the lead. Cooper picked up right where she left off, getting to the basket and scoring six points in the first 5 minutes of the quarter to keep the lead. Ole Miss finished the game leading wire-wire and securing a 95-41 victory, securing a 54-point win and remaining 3-0 to start the season.
Postgame Notes
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- Talaysi Cooper paced the Rebels with 29 points, shooting 10-for-16 from the field and 7-for-12 from three-point range.
- Cooper connected on seven three-pointers, establishing a new career high from beyond the arc.
- Cooper, Jaida Civil, and Jada Richard each recorded three steals to lead the Rebels defensively.
- Richard also facilitated the offense, dishing out a team-high eight assists.
- Maya Anderson finished with nine points, connecting on a season-high three three-pointers.
- Lauren Jacobs added 10 points, tying her career high.
- Anderson made her 50th career start.
- Four Rebels finished in double figures.
- Head Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin earned her 246th career victory.
TEAM NOTES
- Ole Miss allowed just eight points in the first quarter, marking its second-fewest points allowed in a quarter this season.
- The Rebels knocked down 15 three-pointers, establishing a new season high.
- Ole Miss' 15 three-pointers tied for the third-most in program history, just two shy of the single-game record of 17, set against Bowling Green on Nov. 26, 1999.
- Ole Miss received 39 points from its bench in the victory.
- The Rebels have now won 43 of their last 46 non-conference home games dating back to the 2020 season.
- Ole Miss scored 45 points in the first half, its highest first-half scoring output through the first three games of the season.
- The Rebels have now scored at least 80 points in two of their first three games this season.
- Ole Miss' 95 points marked a new season high.
- The victory marked Ole Miss' first win over UAlbany in program history.
- All 11 available Rebels saw action in the contest.
The Rebels will be back in action for the home opener against Louisiana Tech on Sunday, November 15 at The SJB Pavilion with tip-off slated for 2:00 p.m. CT on SEC Network+.
Get ready for the next chapter of Ole Miss Women's Basketball by getting season tickets for the 2026-27 season here. Your Rebels have made the tournament five years straight and continue to trend upwards.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
Ole Miss knocked down 15 three-pointers on the night, tying for the third-most in a single game in program history and marking the most by the Rebels since Feb. 11, 2018, against Alabama. Talaysia Cooper put on a clinic for the Rebels, leading all scorers with 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field, including an impressive 58 percent performance from beyond the arc. Cooper now has her name in the Ole Miss record books, tying for the fourth-most three-pointers made in a single game in school history. Jaida Civil also had a strong performance, accounting for 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting along with seven rebounds.
Cooper started off hot for the Rebels, knocking down a three-pointer to open up the game to spark a 5-0 opening run. Cooper continued to maintain momentum, connecting on another three-pointer within the first four minutes of action. Ole Miss carried a 13-2 advantage into the first media timeout as the Rebels had control of the contest early on. The Rebels continued to build their momentum throughout the opening period, producing an 8-0 run to extend their lead in the first frame. Civil started to catch fire toward the end of the quarter, leading the first-quarter scoring effort with seven points, while Cooper added six of her own, going 2-for-2 from three. Ole Miss closed out the opening quarter holding a 22-8 advantage.
Much like the opening quarter, Cooper kept things going for the Rebels, draining another three-pointer to keep the momentum rolling. She remained perfect from three in her first four attempts of the night, helping fuel a 15-0 run alongside Jada Richard to open the period.
Cooper finished the half with 15 points while shooting an impressive 5-of-6 from three-point range, including a 3-of-4 performance in the second quarter alone. Maya Anderson capped off the first-half with a three-point basket, sending the Rebels into the locker room with a commanding 45-17 lead at half. Ole Miss dominated from behind the arc in the opening half, shooting 42 percent from three-point range while holding UAlbany to zero three-pointers made in the first half.
The Rebels kept their foot on the gas coming out of halftime, with Cooper once again starting it off hot for the Rebels with a three-pointer. Lauren Jacobs joined the offensive attack, knocking down a pair of shots from long range. The Rebels maintained the commanding lead throughout the third, shooting 50 percent from three-point range. Cooper added eight points in the period, along with Jacobs six, helping Ole Miss keep a 71-33 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Rebels put together another dominant stretch in the fourth, with a 16-2 run to further extend the lead. Cooper picked up right where she left off, getting to the basket and scoring six points in the first 5 minutes of the quarter to keep the lead. Ole Miss finished the game leading wire-wire and securing a 95-41 victory, securing a 54-point win and remaining 3-0 to start the season.
Postgame Notes
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- Talaysi Cooper paced the Rebels with 29 points, shooting 10-for-16 from the field and 7-for-12 from three-point range.
- Cooper connected on seven three-pointers, establishing a new career high from beyond the arc.
- Cooper, Jaida Civil, and Jada Richard each recorded three steals to lead the Rebels defensively.
- Richard also facilitated the offense, dishing out a team-high eight assists.
- Maya Anderson finished with nine points, connecting on a season-high three three-pointers.
- Lauren Jacobs added 10 points, tying her career high.
- Anderson made her 50th career start.
- Four Rebels finished in double figures.
- Head Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin earned her 246th career victory.
TEAM NOTES
- Ole Miss allowed just eight points in the first quarter, marking its second-fewest points allowed in a quarter this season.
- The Rebels knocked down 15 three-pointers, establishing a new season high.
- Ole Miss' 15 three-pointers tied for the third-most in program history, just two shy of the single-game record of 17, set against Bowling Green on Nov. 26, 1999.
- Ole Miss received 39 points from its bench in the victory.
- The Rebels have now won 43 of their last 46 non-conference home games dating back to the 2020 season.
- Ole Miss scored 45 points in the first half, its highest first-half scoring output through the first three games of the season.
- The Rebels have now scored at least 80 points in two of their first three games this season.
- Ole Miss' 95 points marked a new season high.
- The victory marked Ole Miss' first win over UAlbany in program history.
- All 11 available Rebels saw action in the contest.
The Rebels will be back in action for the home opener against Louisiana Tech on Sunday, November 15 at The SJB Pavilion with tip-off slated for 2:00 p.m. CT on SEC Network+.
Get ready for the next chapter of Ole Miss Women's Basketball by getting season tickets for the 2026-27 season here. Your Rebels have made the tournament five years straight and continue to trend upwards.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
ALB
UM
FG%
.283
.452
3FG%
.133
.405
FT%
.600
.609
RB
38
46
TO
27
9
STL
2
16
Game Leaders
Pts
29
FGM
10
3FGM
7
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
1
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