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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Thursday, March 19
Oxford, Miss.
7 PM
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Baseball Shuts Out No. 15 Kentucky for Series Opening Win
3/19/2026 | Baseball
BY JEFF ROBERSON
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss right fielder Tristan Bissetta homered twice, and starter Hunter Elliott pitched superbly as the Rebels defeated Kentucky 5-0 Thursday night to open a Southeastern Conference series in Oxford.
Will Furniss added a home run to left in the bottom of the eighth for some insurance, and the Rebels (18-5, 2-2 SEC) headed to a Friday 6:30 p.m. against the Wildcats (18-3, 3-1).
In addition to those home run innings, in the sixth Austin Fawley doubled down the left field line, and Brayden Randle got him home with a triple to the right field corner. At the time, before Furniss' round-tripper two innings later, the Rebels led 4-0.
Elliott, the left-handed ace of the staff, went 6.1 innings, allowing no runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. It was basically Elliott at his best, managing the game and keeping the Wildcats off the bases, facing just 24 batters.
Bissetta now has 13 homers on the season after his two in this contest. His three RBI in the game were key and much needed in this one. His first homer came in the bottom of the first inning with Hayden Federico on first base after a leadoff single. Bissetta then launched one to left and over the wall.
Leading 2-0, Elliott and the Rebel defense took care of things until the fifth when Bissetta took it upon himself to add to the run total. His leadoff solo home run over the left center wall made it 3-0 Rebels.
Ole Miss had eight hits in the game, and Kentucky had four as Elliott and reliever Taylor Rabe kept a potent Wildcat attack at bay. Rabe finished the last 2.2 innings with one walk and five strikeouts, no runs or hits, facing 11.
Elliott got the win and is 3-0, while Rabe got his second save of the season. The loss went to UK starter Ben Cleaver (1-1), the first of four pitchers for the Wildcats.
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OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss right fielder Tristan Bissetta homered twice, and starter Hunter Elliott pitched superbly as the Rebels defeated Kentucky 5-0 Thursday night to open a Southeastern Conference series in Oxford.
Will Furniss added a home run to left in the bottom of the eighth for some insurance, and the Rebels (18-5, 2-2 SEC) headed to a Friday 6:30 p.m. against the Wildcats (18-3, 3-1).
In addition to those home run innings, in the sixth Austin Fawley doubled down the left field line, and Brayden Randle got him home with a triple to the right field corner. At the time, before Furniss' round-tripper two innings later, the Rebels led 4-0.
Elliott, the left-handed ace of the staff, went 6.1 innings, allowing no runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. It was basically Elliott at his best, managing the game and keeping the Wildcats off the bases, facing just 24 batters.
Bissetta now has 13 homers on the season after his two in this contest. His three RBI in the game were key and much needed in this one. His first homer came in the bottom of the first inning with Hayden Federico on first base after a leadoff single. Bissetta then launched one to left and over the wall.
Leading 2-0, Elliott and the Rebel defense took care of things until the fifth when Bissetta took it upon himself to add to the run total. His leadoff solo home run over the left center wall made it 3-0 Rebels.
Ole Miss had eight hits in the game, and Kentucky had four as Elliott and reliever Taylor Rabe kept a potent Wildcat attack at bay. Rabe finished the last 2.2 innings with one walk and five strikeouts, no runs or hits, facing 11.
Elliott got the win and is 3-0, while Rabe got his second save of the season. The loss went to UK starter Ben Cleaver (1-1), the first of four pitchers for the Wildcats.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss baseball on X at @OleMissBSB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/OleMissBaseball, on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemissbsb and on TikTok at @olemissbsb. Also, follow head coach Mike Bianco on X at @CoachMikeBianco.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Elliott, Hunter (3-0)
L: Ben Cleaver (1-1)
S: Rabe, Taylor (2)
Base Running:
SB: Jayce Tharnish 1
HBP: Luke Lawrence 1 ; Will Marcy 1
PO: Will Marcy 1
Batting:
2B: Fawley, Austin 1
3B: Randle, Brayden 1
HR: Bissetta, Tristan 2 ; Furniss, Will 1
RBI: Bissetta, Tristan 3 ; Furniss, Will 1 ; Randle, Brayden 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Federico, Hayden 1 ; Bissetta, Tristan 2 ; Furniss, Will 1 ; Fawley, Austin 1
PO: Bissetta, Tristan 1
Game Leaders
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