The University of Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, March 7
Greenville, S.C.
6 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Texas
No. 23 Women’s Basketball Set for SEC Tournament Semifinals Against No. 4 Texas
3/7/2026 | Women's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss women's basketball will meet Texas in the Semifinals of the 2026 SEC Tournament on Saturday, March 7. Tipoff at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena will be at 6 p.m. CT, streaming on ESPN2.
TEAM FACTS
No. 24/23 Ole Miss Rebels (23-10, 8-8 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • 8th Season at Ole Miss (148-105) • 13th Season in Career (242-168)
No. 4/4 Texas Longhorns (29-3, 13-3 SEC)
Head Coach: Vic Schaefer • 6th Season at Texas (173-39) • 21st Season in Career (474-211)
ON THE AIR
Television: ESPN2
Play-by-Play: Ryan Ruocco
Color: Rebecca Lobo
Reporter: Holly Rowe
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Graham Doty
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday's SEC Tournament semifinal round between Ole Miss and Texas will mark the 11th meeting of the series. Texas holds a 9-1 advantage in a series that dates to 1981. The Rebels only win against the Longhorns came in 1988, and 88-67 victory in Oxford.
Ole Miss and Texas faced off for the first time as SEC foes last season in Oxford. The Longhorns had a low shooting percentage because of the Rebel's stout defense, but still emerged victorious, 61-58. Madison Scott and Sira Thienou had strong individual efforts, totaling 17 and 14 points, respectively. Thienou added three steals in her defensive effort.
Earlier this season, Ole Miss held firm once again with Texas, falling just short 67-64. The trio of McMahon, Thienou and Latasha Lattimore each had double-digit points.
One of the best individual efforts by a Rebel against the Longhorns came in the 1988-89 season, when Sherry Slayton dished out the fifth-most assists in a single game with 13.
SCOUTING THE LONGHORNS
Vic Schaefer is in his sixth season as head coach of Texas' women's basketball program. In his tenure, he's guided Texas to some of the most consistently successful seasons in program history, holding a 173-39 record in his time in Austin. He's led the Longhorns to a 29-3 record entering Saturday's competition, and are one of the top teams in the country with a No. 4 ranking in the AP and Coaches polls.
His squad this season has been primed to be one of the best in the country, ranking top-10 nationally in six statistical categories, including but not limited to scoring margin (4th), scoring offense (7th) and field goal percentage (5th). There are no shortages of talent for Texas, who is led by junior Madison Booker. The two-time All-American was last season's SEC Player of the Year. She's entering Saturday's matchup averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, not to mention her 2.3 steals per game as well. Her consistent dominance resulted in a triple-double this season against UTRGV.
Behind Booker is a duo of additional double-digit average scorers in Jordan Lee (13.2) and Kyla Oldacre (10.4). Both athletes have a unique way of being effective offensively, and each are extremely efficient from the field.
Texas' field general is fifth-year Rori Harmon, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest Longhorns in program history. She's the program leader in assists with 932 to her name, which is also the most by any active member of the SEC. She's a thief defensively, averaging 2.7 steals per game and 89 total, both are top-30 in the country.
The duo between Booker and Harmon has been nearly automatic in their time together. In games both athletes have played throughout their respective careers, Texas is 74-7.
LAST TIME OUT
A dominant showcase on both ends of the court led No. 24/23 Ole Miss women's basketball to a win over No. 5/5 Vanderbilt Friday evening, 89-78, to advance to the 2026 SEC Tournament Semifinals at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday evening.
The Rebels have defeated the Commodores seven times in a row, dating to 2022. Ole Miss has also bested Vanderbilt twice in one season in back-to-back years. Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin is now 6-0 against Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph. McPhee-McCuin has guided Ole Miss to three victories over top five opponents this season, which is the first time in program history. Last time the Rebels beat three top 10 opponents in a season was in the legendary 2006-07 year.
The win also signifies Ole Miss' first victory over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament. Ole Miss has reached the semifinal round of the tournament for the fourth time in five years, and the first time since 2024. This is also the first time the Rebels will have played in three games at the SEC Tournament since 1993.
Ole Miss' 89 points marks the third-most by a Rebel squad in the conference tournament in program history. It's also the 15th game this season Ole Miss has reached the 80-point plateau, which is tied for the third most in single season program history. Additionally, the Rebels dished 22 assists in the game, which marks the fifth-most in single-game conference tournament history.
Latasha Lattimore and Cotie McMahon were offensively dominant over the Commodores, scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively. Lattimore led the Rebels with eight rebounds and shot 92.3% from the field, which is the third highest field goal percentage in an SEC Tournament game. McMahon paced Ole Miss in assists with a season-high seven, while also making 15 free throws on the night, tying for the most made by an individual player in SEC Tournament history.
Tianna Thompson also showcased strong shooting, going 7-for-10 from the field with two threes. She finished the day with 16 points and a team-leading two steals.
The Rebels held a commanding 25-6 lead going into the second quarter. Vanderbilt's score matched that of Auburn's first quarter score in yesterday's second round match, making Ole Miss the first team in the SEC Tournament to hold two opponents to six points or less in a quarter since South Carolina in 2016.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE REBELS
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.
TEAM FACTS
No. 24/23 Ole Miss Rebels (23-10, 8-8 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • 8th Season at Ole Miss (148-105) • 13th Season in Career (242-168)
No. 4/4 Texas Longhorns (29-3, 13-3 SEC)
Head Coach: Vic Schaefer • 6th Season at Texas (173-39) • 21st Season in Career (474-211)
ON THE AIR
Television: ESPN2
Play-by-Play: Ryan Ruocco
Color: Rebecca Lobo
Reporter: Holly Rowe
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Graham Doty
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday's SEC Tournament semifinal round between Ole Miss and Texas will mark the 11th meeting of the series. Texas holds a 9-1 advantage in a series that dates to 1981. The Rebels only win against the Longhorns came in 1988, and 88-67 victory in Oxford.
Ole Miss and Texas faced off for the first time as SEC foes last season in Oxford. The Longhorns had a low shooting percentage because of the Rebel's stout defense, but still emerged victorious, 61-58. Madison Scott and Sira Thienou had strong individual efforts, totaling 17 and 14 points, respectively. Thienou added three steals in her defensive effort.
Earlier this season, Ole Miss held firm once again with Texas, falling just short 67-64. The trio of McMahon, Thienou and Latasha Lattimore each had double-digit points.
One of the best individual efforts by a Rebel against the Longhorns came in the 1988-89 season, when Sherry Slayton dished out the fifth-most assists in a single game with 13.
SCOUTING THE LONGHORNS
Vic Schaefer is in his sixth season as head coach of Texas' women's basketball program. In his tenure, he's guided Texas to some of the most consistently successful seasons in program history, holding a 173-39 record in his time in Austin. He's led the Longhorns to a 29-3 record entering Saturday's competition, and are one of the top teams in the country with a No. 4 ranking in the AP and Coaches polls.
His squad this season has been primed to be one of the best in the country, ranking top-10 nationally in six statistical categories, including but not limited to scoring margin (4th), scoring offense (7th) and field goal percentage (5th). There are no shortages of talent for Texas, who is led by junior Madison Booker. The two-time All-American was last season's SEC Player of the Year. She's entering Saturday's matchup averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, not to mention her 2.3 steals per game as well. Her consistent dominance resulted in a triple-double this season against UTRGV.
Behind Booker is a duo of additional double-digit average scorers in Jordan Lee (13.2) and Kyla Oldacre (10.4). Both athletes have a unique way of being effective offensively, and each are extremely efficient from the field.
Texas' field general is fifth-year Rori Harmon, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest Longhorns in program history. She's the program leader in assists with 932 to her name, which is also the most by any active member of the SEC. She's a thief defensively, averaging 2.7 steals per game and 89 total, both are top-30 in the country.
The duo between Booker and Harmon has been nearly automatic in their time together. In games both athletes have played throughout their respective careers, Texas is 74-7.
LAST TIME OUT
A dominant showcase on both ends of the court led No. 24/23 Ole Miss women's basketball to a win over No. 5/5 Vanderbilt Friday evening, 89-78, to advance to the 2026 SEC Tournament Semifinals at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday evening.
The Rebels have defeated the Commodores seven times in a row, dating to 2022. Ole Miss has also bested Vanderbilt twice in one season in back-to-back years. Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin is now 6-0 against Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph. McPhee-McCuin has guided Ole Miss to three victories over top five opponents this season, which is the first time in program history. Last time the Rebels beat three top 10 opponents in a season was in the legendary 2006-07 year.
The win also signifies Ole Miss' first victory over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament. Ole Miss has reached the semifinal round of the tournament for the fourth time in five years, and the first time since 2024. This is also the first time the Rebels will have played in three games at the SEC Tournament since 1993.
Ole Miss' 89 points marks the third-most by a Rebel squad in the conference tournament in program history. It's also the 15th game this season Ole Miss has reached the 80-point plateau, which is tied for the third most in single season program history. Additionally, the Rebels dished 22 assists in the game, which marks the fifth-most in single-game conference tournament history.
Latasha Lattimore and Cotie McMahon were offensively dominant over the Commodores, scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively. Lattimore led the Rebels with eight rebounds and shot 92.3% from the field, which is the third highest field goal percentage in an SEC Tournament game. McMahon paced Ole Miss in assists with a season-high seven, while also making 15 free throws on the night, tying for the most made by an individual player in SEC Tournament history.
Tianna Thompson also showcased strong shooting, going 7-for-10 from the field with two threes. She finished the day with 16 points and a team-leading two steals.
The Rebels held a commanding 25-6 lead going into the second quarter. Vanderbilt's score matched that of Auburn's first quarter score in yesterday's second round match, making Ole Miss the first team in the SEC Tournament to hold two opponents to six points or less in a quarter since South Carolina in 2016.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE REBELS
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.
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