The University of Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, December 12
Oxford, Miss.
1 PM
Ole Miss
4-0,0-0SEC
86
vs
46
Mississippi Valley State
0-2,0-0SWAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Val. | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 46 |
| Ole Miss | 21 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 86 |
Rebels Roll MVSU for Fourth Straight Win, 86-46
12/12/2020 | Women's Basketball
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Ole Miss 4-0 for First Time Since 2016-17
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss women's basketball team used a dominant second half to pull away from Mississippi Valley State, riding three superb outings from newcomers to an 86-46 victory at The Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.
The Rebels (4-0) never trailed the Devilettes (0-3) on Saturday, and have only trailed for just 3:41 all season en route to Ole Miss' first 4-0 start since 2016-17. One of the nation's youngest rosters continued to show up and show out, scoring 66 of 86 points to push their season percentage to 79.9 percent of all scoring, highlighted by double-digit outings from Shakira Austin (19), Madison Scott (17) and Donnetta Johnson (14).
Furthermore, the Ole Miss defense shined bright as well, holding MVSU to just 31 percent shooting from the field and 21 points in the second half. The Rebels also tallied season-highs in steals (19; most since 2016) and turnovers forced (28; most since 2019). The Rebels have stymied opponents to fewer than 60 points in each of its first four games for the first time in program history.
"Grateful for the opportunity we had to play this game. I don't take it for granted. I understand the environment we're in," said Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin. "Happy with our defensive effort in the second half."
The Rebel trio of Austin, Johnson and Scott were especially prolific in the second half, helping Ole Miss shoot 62.5 percent from the field and scoring a combined 34 of Ole Miss' 54 second-half points. Austin led all scorers with her 19 points alongside five rebounds and five blocks, an Ole Miss high in points and blocks for the junior who has now scored in double-digits in 39 career games.
Freshman Madison Scott was right behind her with 17 points and eight rebounds, continuing her hot start to the season and her career as an Ole Miss Rebel with her third double-digit game and her third straight game of at least seven boards.
"First few games have been good," Scott said. "A lot of nerves from my end with adjusting. It's been really exciting to compete with my sisters. We're going to continue to get better and prepare for SEC play."
Donnetta Johnson finished with 14 points, her fourth straight double-digit game to start the season. As a team, the Rebels shot 49 percent from the floor, scored 24 points off 28 turnovers, received 25 points off the bench and had 10 different Rebels contribute to the scoreboard.
From the opening tip, Ole Miss wasted little time, creating a big lead and sharing the basketball to jump out to an 11-0 lead just three minutes into the first quarter. Eight of those points came from the paint, including three more from Taylor Smith (five points) beyond the arc. However, the Devilettes countered with a big run of their own late in the first quarter, which resulted in a 21-15 Rebel lead after 10 minutes.
The Rebels cranked up the man-to-man pressure to begin the second quarter and forced five turnovers within the first three minutes. Shots were also falling en route to yet another 11-0 run, giving Ole Miss a 12-point lead before MVSU called timeout. The Rebels would extend an opponent scoring drought that lasted nearly four minutes, but they again would go cold offensively and close the half with a 32-25 lead.
To begin the third quarter, the Rebels utilized a little half-court pressure and came out rolling. Two minutes in, Ole Miss rattled off a 7-0 run, doubling its halftime lead at 14. The Rebels opened up a 22-point spread, their largest lead of the afternoon, giving them a 57-35 lead after three complete. Ole Miss would not be denied from that point on, scoring 16 straight to begin the fourth quarter, all but wrapping up its fourth straight win.
The Rebels will back in action at The Pavilion on December 15 against Jackson State. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on SEC Network+.
Team Notes
• Ole Miss used the same starting lineup for the fourth game in a row: Mimi Reid, Taylor Smith, Donnetta Johnson, Madison Scott and Shakira Austin. Ole Miss had not used the same lineup in four consecutive games since Feb. 21 to March 3, 2019 during Coach Yo's first season.
• Ole Miss has held its first four opponents to fewer than 60 points for the first time in program history. The Rebels have allowed just 191 points this season (47.8 PPG).
• First time scoring 80 points or more in three of the first four games of a season since 2014-15.
• Season-high 19 Ole Miss steals stands as the most by a Rebel team since nabbing 24 vs. Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 28, 2016.
• Season-high 28 turnovers forced, the most by a Rebel opponent since forcing 31 vs. Sam Houston State on Nov. 26, 2019. Third game this season with at least 24 turnovers forced, fourth with at least 19.
• Ole Miss had 21 assists on 33 made field goals, pushing its season percentage of field goals with an assist to 67.7. The Rebels entered leading the SEC at 22.3 dimes per game.
• In the Coach Yo era, Ole Miss has now held opponents to five threes or fewer in 42 of her 65 games.
• Ole Miss newcomers scored 66 of the 86 Rebel points vs. MVSU on Saturday (76.7 percent). On the season, Rebel newcomers now account for 287 of the 359 total points (79.9 percent).
Individual Notes
• Career-high 19 points for freshman Madison Scott. She has scored in double digits in three of her first four games as a Rebel. Her eight rebounds also put her at three games with at least seven boards.
• Ole Miss high 19 points for Shakira Austin, her 39th double-digit game in her career.
• Fourth-straight double-digit scoring game for Donnetta Johnson (14), who had just one her freshman season at Georgia in 2018-19.
• Mimi Reid's seven assists pushes her SEC-leading season average to 6.0 per game. She has recorded at least five assists in 27 games in her career, and she has tallied at least four in 13 straight games dating back to last season.
Follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on Twitter at @YolettMcCuin
The Rebels (4-0) never trailed the Devilettes (0-3) on Saturday, and have only trailed for just 3:41 all season en route to Ole Miss' first 4-0 start since 2016-17. One of the nation's youngest rosters continued to show up and show out, scoring 66 of 86 points to push their season percentage to 79.9 percent of all scoring, highlighted by double-digit outings from Shakira Austin (19), Madison Scott (17) and Donnetta Johnson (14).
Furthermore, the Ole Miss defense shined bright as well, holding MVSU to just 31 percent shooting from the field and 21 points in the second half. The Rebels also tallied season-highs in steals (19; most since 2016) and turnovers forced (28; most since 2019). The Rebels have stymied opponents to fewer than 60 points in each of its first four games for the first time in program history.
"Grateful for the opportunity we had to play this game. I don't take it for granted. I understand the environment we're in," said Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin. "Happy with our defensive effort in the second half."
The Rebel trio of Austin, Johnson and Scott were especially prolific in the second half, helping Ole Miss shoot 62.5 percent from the field and scoring a combined 34 of Ole Miss' 54 second-half points. Austin led all scorers with her 19 points alongside five rebounds and five blocks, an Ole Miss high in points and blocks for the junior who has now scored in double-digits in 39 career games.
Freshman Madison Scott was right behind her with 17 points and eight rebounds, continuing her hot start to the season and her career as an Ole Miss Rebel with her third double-digit game and her third straight game of at least seven boards.
"First few games have been good," Scott said. "A lot of nerves from my end with adjusting. It's been really exciting to compete with my sisters. We're going to continue to get better and prepare for SEC play."
Donnetta Johnson finished with 14 points, her fourth straight double-digit game to start the season. As a team, the Rebels shot 49 percent from the floor, scored 24 points off 28 turnovers, received 25 points off the bench and had 10 different Rebels contribute to the scoreboard.
From the opening tip, Ole Miss wasted little time, creating a big lead and sharing the basketball to jump out to an 11-0 lead just three minutes into the first quarter. Eight of those points came from the paint, including three more from Taylor Smith (five points) beyond the arc. However, the Devilettes countered with a big run of their own late in the first quarter, which resulted in a 21-15 Rebel lead after 10 minutes.
The Rebels cranked up the man-to-man pressure to begin the second quarter and forced five turnovers within the first three minutes. Shots were also falling en route to yet another 11-0 run, giving Ole Miss a 12-point lead before MVSU called timeout. The Rebels would extend an opponent scoring drought that lasted nearly four minutes, but they again would go cold offensively and close the half with a 32-25 lead.
To begin the third quarter, the Rebels utilized a little half-court pressure and came out rolling. Two minutes in, Ole Miss rattled off a 7-0 run, doubling its halftime lead at 14. The Rebels opened up a 22-point spread, their largest lead of the afternoon, giving them a 57-35 lead after three complete. Ole Miss would not be denied from that point on, scoring 16 straight to begin the fourth quarter, all but wrapping up its fourth straight win.
The Rebels will back in action at The Pavilion on December 15 against Jackson State. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on SEC Network+.
Team Notes
• Ole Miss used the same starting lineup for the fourth game in a row: Mimi Reid, Taylor Smith, Donnetta Johnson, Madison Scott and Shakira Austin. Ole Miss had not used the same lineup in four consecutive games since Feb. 21 to March 3, 2019 during Coach Yo's first season.
• Ole Miss has held its first four opponents to fewer than 60 points for the first time in program history. The Rebels have allowed just 191 points this season (47.8 PPG).
• First time scoring 80 points or more in three of the first four games of a season since 2014-15.
• Season-high 19 Ole Miss steals stands as the most by a Rebel team since nabbing 24 vs. Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 28, 2016.
• Season-high 28 turnovers forced, the most by a Rebel opponent since forcing 31 vs. Sam Houston State on Nov. 26, 2019. Third game this season with at least 24 turnovers forced, fourth with at least 19.
• Ole Miss had 21 assists on 33 made field goals, pushing its season percentage of field goals with an assist to 67.7. The Rebels entered leading the SEC at 22.3 dimes per game.
• In the Coach Yo era, Ole Miss has now held opponents to five threes or fewer in 42 of her 65 games.
• Ole Miss newcomers scored 66 of the 86 Rebel points vs. MVSU on Saturday (76.7 percent). On the season, Rebel newcomers now account for 287 of the 359 total points (79.9 percent).
Individual Notes
• Career-high 19 points for freshman Madison Scott. She has scored in double digits in three of her first four games as a Rebel. Her eight rebounds also put her at three games with at least seven boards.
• Ole Miss high 19 points for Shakira Austin, her 39th double-digit game in her career.
• Fourth-straight double-digit scoring game for Donnetta Johnson (14), who had just one her freshman season at Georgia in 2018-19.
• Mimi Reid's seven assists pushes her SEC-leading season average to 6.0 per game. She has recorded at least five assists in 27 games in her career, and she has tallied at least four in 13 straight games dating back to last season.
Follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on Twitter at @YolettMcCuin
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
MVSU
OM
FG%
.308
.493
3FG%
.222
.278
FT%
.706
.750
RB
38
38
TO
28
14
STL
6
19
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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