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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Friday, October 23
Auburn, Ala.
8 PM
Ole Miss
8-11,2-6SEC
0
at
3
Auburn
12-8,2-6SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss | 16 | 16 | 22 | 0 |
| Auburn | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/23/2026 | Volleyball
AUBURN, Ala. – The Ole Miss volleyball program was unable to bounce back from an early deficit, falling 3-0 at Auburn on Friday night at Neville Arena.
The Rebels (8-11, 2-6 SEC) were paced by eight kills from Shayla Meyer and a career-high 20 digs from Bella Bonanno, but were unable to overcome the Tigers (12-8, 2-6 SEC) offense.
The Rebels got some solid early swings from Meyer, but found themselves in a 9-5 hole in the opening set. Out of the timeout, the Rebels faced more of the same, as the Tigers were able to balloon the lead to 18-9. The Rebels were able to generate some late momentum, as Melia Johnson got going with four kills in the frame, but the Rebels ultimately fell, 25-16.
The second set began with a much quicker start from the Rebels, who built a 4-0 advantage behind an emphatic block from Meyer and Ryea Jackson. However, the Tigers immediately punched back, going on a 7-0 run to force a Rebel timeout. The Tigers quickly took control of the set, taking a 15-6 lead into the technical timeout. While the Rebels were able to record a 7-2 run to get back in the set, Auburn pulled away, winning 25-16.
A quick 3-1 start by the Rebels created some life, as the Rebels got a pair of kills from Jaidyn Hartsfield and two more from Jackson to build a 10-9 lead. However, the Tigers punched back with a 6-0 run to take a 15-10 lead into the technical timeout. The Rebels would not go away though, cutting the Tiger lead to 18-17 with two more kills from Hartsfield and a block from Keirstyn Carlton and Jorda Crook. Despite a back-and-forth final to the set, the Rebels were unable to break through, dropping a narrow 25-22 final set.
The Rebels wrap up the brief road trip with a visit to No. 5 Florida on Sunday. The match will get started at 12 p.m. CT and will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
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 (8-11, 2-6 SEC) were paced by eight kills from Shayla Meyer and a career-high 20 digs from Bella Bonanno, but were unable to overcome the Tigers (12-8, 2-6 SEC) offense.
The Rebels got some solid early swings from Meyer, but found themselves in a 9-5 hole in the opening set. Out of the timeout, the Rebels faced more of the same, as the Tigers were able to balloon the lead to 18-9. The Rebels were able to generate some late momentum, as Melia Johnson got going with four kills in the frame, but the Rebels ultimately fell, 25-16.
The second set began with a much quicker start from the Rebels, who built a 4-0 advantage behind an emphatic block from Meyer and Ryea Jackson. However, the Tigers immediately punched back, going on a 7-0 run to force a Rebel timeout. The Tigers quickly took control of the set, taking a 15-6 lead into the technical timeout. While the Rebels were able to record a 7-2 run to get back in the set, Auburn pulled away, winning 25-16.
A quick 3-1 start by the Rebels created some life, as the Rebels got a pair of kills from Jaidyn Hartsfield and two more from Jackson to build a 10-9 lead. However, the Tigers punched back with a 6-0 run to take a 15-10 lead into the technical timeout. The Rebels would not go away though, cutting the Tiger lead to 18-17 with two more kills from Hartsfield and a block from Keirstyn Carlton and Jorda Crook. Despite a back-and-forth final to the set, the Rebels were unable to break through, dropping a narrow 25-22 final set.
The Rebels wrap up the brief road trip with a visit to No. 5 Florida on Sunday. The match will get started at 12 p.m. CT and will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
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
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
UM
AU
Kills
33
45
Errors
22
6
Attempts
113
108
Hitting %
.097
.361
Points
39.0
55.0
Assists
32
40
Aces
4
1
Blocks
2
9
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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