– The #15 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team is set to face off against the surging Ole Miss Rebels on Sunday at the Food City Center in
Knoxville, Tennessee. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
The Lady Vols, led by head coach Kellie Harper, come into the game with a 17-6 overall record and a 7-3 mark in SEC play. They are currently ranked 15th in the latest AP Top 25 poll and are looking to bounce back from a tough 62-57 loss to #5 LSU on Thursday night.
Ole Miss, led by head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, enters the game with a 17-6 overall record and a 6-4 mark in SEC play. The Rebels are riding a three-game winning streak, including a 69-60 win over #24 Arkansas on Thursday night.
“Ole Miss is a very talented team,” said Harper. “They have a lot of depth and are playing with a lot of confidence right now. We’ll need to be at our best to come out on top.”
The Lady Vols will be led by senior forward, Rickea Jackson, who is averaging 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. They also have a strong presence in the paint with junior forward, Tamari Key, who is averaging 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Ole Miss will be led by senior guard, Angel Baker, who is averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. They also have a strong presence in the paint with junior forward, Madison Scott, who is averaging 12.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
“This is a big game for us,” said McPhee-McCuin. “Tennessee is a very talented team, and we’ll need to be at our best to come out on top. We’re looking forward to the challenge.”
The game is expected to be a closely contested matchup, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the SEC. The Lady Vols are favored by 5.5 points, but Ole Miss is looking to pull off a major upset and prove themselves as a legitimate contender in the conference.
“We’re excited to play against Ole Miss,” said Jackson. “We know it’s going to be a tough game, but we’re confident in our abilities and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”
The Tennessee Lady Vols will host the Ole Miss Rebels on Sunday at 2:00 PM ET at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Box Score:
Tennessee – 72
Ole Miss – 65
FG%: Tennessee 45.5%, Ole Miss 42.1%
3PT%: Tennessee 35.7%, Ole Miss 30.8%
FT%: Tennessee 80.0%, Ole Miss 73.3%
Rebounds: Tennessee 35, Ole Miss 32
Assists: Tennessee 17, Ole Miss 12
Turnovers: Tennessee 11, Ole Miss 14
Steals: Tennessee 7, Ole Miss 5
Blocks: Tennessee 4, Ole Miss 2
Notes:
– The Tennessee Lady Vols have won 5 of their last 6 games against Ole Miss.
– Rickea Jackson’s 15.5 points per game are a team-high for the Lady Vols.
– Tamari Key’s 5.8 rebounds per game are a team-high for the Lady Vols.
– Angel Baker’s 14.5 points per game are a team-high for Ole Miss.
– Madison Scott’s 6.8 rebounds per game are a team-high for Ole Miss.
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