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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, October 18
Oxford, Miss.
12 PM
Ole Miss
8-10,2-5SEC
1
vs
3
South Carolina
9-9,2-6SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Ole Miss | 25 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 1 |
Volleyball Falls to South Carolina
10/18/2026 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program fell, 3-1, to South Carolina on Sunday afternoon at the Gillom Athletics Performance Center.
The Rebels (8-10, 2-5 SEC) came up short against the Gamecocks (9-9, 2-6 SEC) despite a career-high 15 kills from Jaidyn Hartsfield. Bella Bonanno added a career-high 18 digs in the loss.
The Rebels overcame an early 5-3 deficit to take control of the opening set. Hartsfield sparked the Ole Miss offense with back-to-back kills to give the Rebels a 7-6 lead, before a Ryea Jackson kill extended the advantage to 11-7. A powerful swing from Jorda Crook sent Ole Miss into the media timeout ahead 15-10. South Carolina battled back to cut the deficit to 17-15, but Ole Miss held off the Gamecocks' late push to secure a 25-23 set victory and take a 1-0 lead in the match.
South Carolina came out hot in the second set, jumping out to an early 9-1 lead. The Rebels responded with five consecutive points to trim the deficit, but the Gamecocks maintained control and carried a 15-10 advantage into the media timeout. South Carolina pulled away after the break, closing the set on a back-breaking 10-4 run to secure a 25-14 victory and even the match at a set apiece.
The third set opened with a back-and-forth battle, as kills from Sophie Taylor and Shayla Meyer helped the Rebels build a 10-8 lead. Taylor provided a spark off the bench with four kills and two digs. However, South Carolina responded by tying the set at 11-11 before taking control for the remainder of the frame. The Gamecocks closed the set on a 14-4 run to claim a 25-15 set victory.
The fourth set opened with another back-and-forth battle, as kills from Hartsfield and Shayla Meyer helped Ole Miss build an early 11-9 lead. Much like the third set, the Gamecocks took over from there, going on a furious charge, turning a 15-15 fourth set into a 25-16 victory to secure the match.
The Rebels are back in action on Friday, traveling to face Auburn at 8 p.m. CT. The match will be televised on the SEC Network.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
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 Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
The Rebels (8-10, 2-5 SEC) came up short against the Gamecocks (9-9, 2-6 SEC) despite a career-high 15 kills from Jaidyn Hartsfield. Bella Bonanno added a career-high 18 digs in the loss.
The Rebels overcame an early 5-3 deficit to take control of the opening set. Hartsfield sparked the Ole Miss offense with back-to-back kills to give the Rebels a 7-6 lead, before a Ryea Jackson kill extended the advantage to 11-7. A powerful swing from Jorda Crook sent Ole Miss into the media timeout ahead 15-10. South Carolina battled back to cut the deficit to 17-15, but Ole Miss held off the Gamecocks' late push to secure a 25-23 set victory and take a 1-0 lead in the match.
South Carolina came out hot in the second set, jumping out to an early 9-1 lead. The Rebels responded with five consecutive points to trim the deficit, but the Gamecocks maintained control and carried a 15-10 advantage into the media timeout. South Carolina pulled away after the break, closing the set on a back-breaking 10-4 run to secure a 25-14 victory and even the match at a set apiece.
The third set opened with a back-and-forth battle, as kills from Sophie Taylor and Shayla Meyer helped the Rebels build a 10-8 lead. Taylor provided a spark off the bench with four kills and two digs. However, South Carolina responded by tying the set at 11-11 before taking control for the remainder of the frame. The Gamecocks closed the set on a 14-4 run to claim a 25-15 set victory.
The fourth set opened with another back-and-forth battle, as kills from Hartsfield and Shayla Meyer helped Ole Miss build an early 11-9 lead. Much like the third set, the Gamecocks took over from there, going on a furious charge, turning a 15-15 fourth set into a 25-16 victory to secure the match.
The Rebels are back in action on Friday, traveling to face Auburn at 8 p.m. CT. The match will be televised on the SEC Network.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
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 Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
Players Mentioned
L/DS
/ Volleyball
OPP
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
MB
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
OH
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
SC
UM
Kills
54
42
Errors
14
26
Attempts
120
127
Hitting %
.333
.126
Points
69.0
52.0
Assists
48
39
Aces
6
4
Blocks
9
6
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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