Ole Miss Stuns Alabama, SEC Tournament Upset

0:00On March 15th, Ole Miss pulled off a stunning upset in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, beating Alabama 80-79 after leading the entire game. The Rebels, who weren't even expected to make a deep run, first knocked out Texas and then Georgia without ever trailing. This came as a shock to the Crimson Tide, who had dominated Auburn just days earlier, but looked flat in Nashville. Ole Miss outshot and out rebounded them, building a 14-point lead early on. Alabama coach Nate Oats took the blame afterward, saying his team lacked the edge and effort they usually bring. He pointed out how comfortable the Rebels felt from the start, especially on defense. Senior leader Houston Millett echoed that, owning the poor preparation this week. Oats warned that without better play, Alabama risks an early exit in the NCAA tournament. The Tide now shift focus to March Madness, knowing they need to rediscover that blue collar grit to go far.