Ole Miss Rebels March Madness: Gonzaga Showdown

0:00On March 16th, the Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team is heading to the NCAA tournament as the number-five seed in the Sacramento region. They'll kick things off Friday March 20th in Minneapolis against number-12 Gonzaga. Coach Yolit McFee McQuinn has the squad ready for a shot at the national title. This season, the Rebels built a solid 23 wins and 11 losses record, including eight victories in SEC play. They notched three top five wins for the first time ever, and reached the SEC tournament semi-finals for the fourth time in five years. Fans are buzzing about the program's momentum after five straight 21 seasons, turning Ole Miss into a real contender on the national stage. If they get past Gonzaga, a second-round clash awaits against either number-4 Minnesota or number-13 Green Bay. The Rebels tournament run starts next weekend, promising plenty of drama as they chase that championship dream in Minneapolis.