The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, November 10
Oxford, Miss.
2 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Women’s Basketball Welcomes Arkansas-Pine Bluff for Season Home Opener
11/9/2024 | Women's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – Returning back to the states after its first game of the season, Ole Miss women's basketball will host Arkansas-Pine Bluff for its season home opener on Sunday at the SJB Pavilion. Tipoff against the Golden Lions is set for 2 p.m. CT, airing nationally on SEC Network+.
TEAM FACTS
No. 20/21 Ole Miss Rebels (0-1, 0-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • 7th Season at Ole Miss (103-85) • 12th Season in Career (197-148)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-2, 0-0 SWAC)
Head Coach: Erica Leak • 1st Season at UAPB (0-2) • 1st Season in Career (0-2)
ON THE AIR
Television: SEC Network+
Play-by-Play: Jake Hromada
Color: Lindsay King
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Hayden King
OLE MISS VS. UAPB
Ole Miss squares off against Arkansas-Pine Bluff for the 10th time in a series that dates back to 1987. The Rebels are 9-0 in that span.
Ole Miss traveled to Pine Bluff for the first time last season, winning 62-47. Marquesha Davis and Rita Igbokwe led the Rebels to their ninth-straight win over the Golden Lions, with both nearly securing double-doubles. Davis scored 13 points with nine rebounds, while Igbokwe had 13 rebounds and nine points.
Ole Miss' best performance against UAPB came in 2004, when the Rebels conquered the Golden Lions 112-43. Five players reached double-digit scoring, as Ashley Johnson and Amber Terrell had 26 and 21 points, respectively. Terrell added 13 rebounds to lead the Rebels with a double-double.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN LIONS
A member of the Southwestern Athletic conference, UAPB is led by first-year head coach Erica Leak. The Golden Lions went 17-16 last season with a 12-7 conference mark. UAPB is 0-2 to start 2024-25.
UAPB scored 82 points in the opening round of the SWAC tournament last season against Alabama A%M, but fell the following round to Jackson State.
On the court, junior guard D'arrah Allen averages 11.5 points per game to lead the team. Allen also paces the team in 3-point field goal percentage, with 36.4%. Junior guard Kristyna Boyd leads the team in rebounds, grabbing a team season-high eight in a loss to Tulsa.
REBELS AGAINST THE SWAC
Ole Miss has historically dominated members of the SWAC, as they possess an 88-7 record against members of the conference. Ole Miss faced a trio of SWAC opponents last season, UAPB, Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State, defeating all three.
The Rebels are slated to face all three again this season, as well as Alabama State and the conference's fourth-ranked team in Jackson State.
LAST TIME OUT
Facing an early season test against a perennial No. 3 USC, who appeared in the Elite Eight in last year's NCAA Tournament, Ole Miss was unable to complete a second half comeback, falling 66-68.
In her first game back since medically redshirting last season, KK Deans led the battle for the Rebels, notching her career-high points in a Rebel jersey with 19, and shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the charity stripe.
In the fourth quarter, Ole Miss battled back to tie up the score to 66 apiece with 20 seconds left in regulation. The Trojans then clinched the game with a pair of free throws to earn the victory over the Rebels, 68-66.
DICTATE AND DISRUPT
The motto of "We Defend" remains the same during the 2024-25 season, as Ole Miss once again reinforced the message against USC.
Holding the Trojans to just one three pointer off of 11 attempts (.091), Ole Miss forced USC to tally its' lowest three-point percentage since the 2021-22 season when Tameiya Sadler and Colorado held the Trojans to .083 from the arc.
The Rebels currently rank sixth in the nation and first in the SEC in three point percentage defense.
Additionally, Ole Miss forced USC to make 26 turnovers, tallying the most the Trojans have committed since 2022.
MY OH MADI
The development of Madison Scott since her arrival on campus has been undeniable, as the First Team All-SEC honoree has stepped up her game to become an all around player for the Rebels.
Drilling two three-pointers in the opening game of the season, Scott doubled her career makes from the arc after strengthening her skillset in the offseason. With the ability to play in all five positions on the floor, the fifth-year senior will undoubtfully go down as one of the most touted and versatile student-athletes in Ole Miss history.
HOME SWEET HOME
Rebel nation has turned the SJB Pavilion into an intimidating environment for visiting teams, especially in the non-conference slate.
Ole Miss has won 24 of its last 27 games at home against non-conference opponents, dating back to the 2020 season.
CLIMBING NEW HEIGHTS
Following another electrifying season for the Rebels, head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin led her team to its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and 20th in program history during the 2023-24 season.
Team 49 etched their names into the record books, tallying 12 SEC wins to mark the most in program-history. Clutch conference victories over top-foes in Tennessee and Florida propelled the Rebels to achieve the feat.
With eight returning letterwinners and the addition of seven newcomers to bolster the squad, Ole Miss is primed and poised to make another historic run in 2024-25.
GIVE ME THE NUMBERS
The 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball roster boasts some serious career statistics. Four players have scored over 1,000 points in their collegiate career, including Madison Scott (1351), KK Deans (1341), Kennedy Todd-Williams (1284) and Starr Jacobs (1158).
Collectively, the team possesses 6632 career points, 3253 rebounds, 1285 assists, 860 steals and 297 blocks.
RANKED REBS
For the past three years, Ole Miss has put the nation on notice and this season is no exception. The Rebels commence the season ranked in both the preseason AP Poll and USA Today Coaches Poll for the second consecutive year. Prior to last season, this recognition had not happened since 1995.
In the AP Poll, Ole Miss came in at No. 20 after ending last season outside the top-25. The Rebels begin the season ranked for the 18th time in school history.
Additionally, Ole Miss earned a spot in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll, claiming the No. 21 spot.
50 YEARS OF OLE MISS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Dating back to 1974, Ole Miss women's basketball has made its mark across countless lives on and off the court, and now Ole Miss Athletics is set to honor and celebrate these men and women for the 50 Year Anniversary of the program during the matchup against Arkansas - Pine Bluff and throughout the 2024-25 season.
Over 900 program wins, 20 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 Sweet 16's and five Elite 8's, Ole Miss women's basketball has been a key fixture of the university and the Oxford community throughout the last decade. As one of 33 teams to make 20 or more NCAA Tournament appearances, the Rebels have proved their longevity on the national stage.
With 17 First Team All-SEC selections, five All-Americans, four Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, the breadth of Ole Miss can be felt all throughout the game of women's basketball. Throughout the WNBA and internationally, Rebels have made marks all over the professional ranks with seven WNBA draftees and multiple former players and coaches leading teams across the league.
New season and single-game tickets for the 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball season are on sale now. To purchase or learn more about buying season or single-game tickets for women's basketball, click here or contact the Ole Miss Athletics ticket office.
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. 20/21 Ole Miss Rebels (0-1, 0-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • 7th Season at Ole Miss (103-85) • 12th Season in Career (197-148)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-2, 0-0 SWAC)
Head Coach: Erica Leak • 1st Season at UAPB (0-2) • 1st Season in Career (0-2)
ON THE AIR
Television: SEC Network+
Play-by-Play: Jake Hromada
Color: Lindsay King
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Hayden King
OLE MISS VS. UAPB
Ole Miss squares off against Arkansas-Pine Bluff for the 10th time in a series that dates back to 1987. The Rebels are 9-0 in that span.
Ole Miss traveled to Pine Bluff for the first time last season, winning 62-47. Marquesha Davis and Rita Igbokwe led the Rebels to their ninth-straight win over the Golden Lions, with both nearly securing double-doubles. Davis scored 13 points with nine rebounds, while Igbokwe had 13 rebounds and nine points.
Ole Miss' best performance against UAPB came in 2004, when the Rebels conquered the Golden Lions 112-43. Five players reached double-digit scoring, as Ashley Johnson and Amber Terrell had 26 and 21 points, respectively. Terrell added 13 rebounds to lead the Rebels with a double-double.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN LIONS
A member of the Southwestern Athletic conference, UAPB is led by first-year head coach Erica Leak. The Golden Lions went 17-16 last season with a 12-7 conference mark. UAPB is 0-2 to start 2024-25.
UAPB scored 82 points in the opening round of the SWAC tournament last season against Alabama A%M, but fell the following round to Jackson State.
On the court, junior guard D'arrah Allen averages 11.5 points per game to lead the team. Allen also paces the team in 3-point field goal percentage, with 36.4%. Junior guard Kristyna Boyd leads the team in rebounds, grabbing a team season-high eight in a loss to Tulsa.
REBELS AGAINST THE SWAC
Ole Miss has historically dominated members of the SWAC, as they possess an 88-7 record against members of the conference. Ole Miss faced a trio of SWAC opponents last season, UAPB, Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State, defeating all three.
The Rebels are slated to face all three again this season, as well as Alabama State and the conference's fourth-ranked team in Jackson State.
LAST TIME OUT
Facing an early season test against a perennial No. 3 USC, who appeared in the Elite Eight in last year's NCAA Tournament, Ole Miss was unable to complete a second half comeback, falling 66-68.
In her first game back since medically redshirting last season, KK Deans led the battle for the Rebels, notching her career-high points in a Rebel jersey with 19, and shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the charity stripe.
In the fourth quarter, Ole Miss battled back to tie up the score to 66 apiece with 20 seconds left in regulation. The Trojans then clinched the game with a pair of free throws to earn the victory over the Rebels, 68-66.
DICTATE AND DISRUPT
The motto of "We Defend" remains the same during the 2024-25 season, as Ole Miss once again reinforced the message against USC.
Holding the Trojans to just one three pointer off of 11 attempts (.091), Ole Miss forced USC to tally its' lowest three-point percentage since the 2021-22 season when Tameiya Sadler and Colorado held the Trojans to .083 from the arc.
The Rebels currently rank sixth in the nation and first in the SEC in three point percentage defense.
Additionally, Ole Miss forced USC to make 26 turnovers, tallying the most the Trojans have committed since 2022.
MY OH MADI
The development of Madison Scott since her arrival on campus has been undeniable, as the First Team All-SEC honoree has stepped up her game to become an all around player for the Rebels.
Drilling two three-pointers in the opening game of the season, Scott doubled her career makes from the arc after strengthening her skillset in the offseason. With the ability to play in all five positions on the floor, the fifth-year senior will undoubtfully go down as one of the most touted and versatile student-athletes in Ole Miss history.
HOME SWEET HOME
Rebel nation has turned the SJB Pavilion into an intimidating environment for visiting teams, especially in the non-conference slate.
Ole Miss has won 24 of its last 27 games at home against non-conference opponents, dating back to the 2020 season.
CLIMBING NEW HEIGHTS
Following another electrifying season for the Rebels, head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin led her team to its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and 20th in program history during the 2023-24 season.
Team 49 etched their names into the record books, tallying 12 SEC wins to mark the most in program-history. Clutch conference victories over top-foes in Tennessee and Florida propelled the Rebels to achieve the feat.
With eight returning letterwinners and the addition of seven newcomers to bolster the squad, Ole Miss is primed and poised to make another historic run in 2024-25.
GIVE ME THE NUMBERS
The 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball roster boasts some serious career statistics. Four players have scored over 1,000 points in their collegiate career, including Madison Scott (1351), KK Deans (1341), Kennedy Todd-Williams (1284) and Starr Jacobs (1158).
Collectively, the team possesses 6632 career points, 3253 rebounds, 1285 assists, 860 steals and 297 blocks.
RANKED REBS
For the past three years, Ole Miss has put the nation on notice and this season is no exception. The Rebels commence the season ranked in both the preseason AP Poll and USA Today Coaches Poll for the second consecutive year. Prior to last season, this recognition had not happened since 1995.
In the AP Poll, Ole Miss came in at No. 20 after ending last season outside the top-25. The Rebels begin the season ranked for the 18th time in school history.
Additionally, Ole Miss earned a spot in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll, claiming the No. 21 spot.
50 YEARS OF OLE MISS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Dating back to 1974, Ole Miss women's basketball has made its mark across countless lives on and off the court, and now Ole Miss Athletics is set to honor and celebrate these men and women for the 50 Year Anniversary of the program during the matchup against Arkansas - Pine Bluff and throughout the 2024-25 season.
Over 900 program wins, 20 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 Sweet 16's and five Elite 8's, Ole Miss women's basketball has been a key fixture of the university and the Oxford community throughout the last decade. As one of 33 teams to make 20 or more NCAA Tournament appearances, the Rebels have proved their longevity on the national stage.
With 17 First Team All-SEC selections, five All-Americans, four Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, the breadth of Ole Miss can be felt all throughout the game of women's basketball. Throughout the WNBA and internationally, Rebels have made marks all over the professional ranks with seven WNBA draftees and multiple former players and coaches leading teams across the league.
New season and single-game tickets for the 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball season are on sale now. To purchase or learn more about buying season or single-game tickets for women's basketball, click here or contact the Ole Miss Athletics ticket office.
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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