Ole Miss Stuns Alabama, Seeding Means Nothing Without Commitment

0:00On March 15th, and a big upset at the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, 15 seed Ole Miss edged out 2 seed Alabama by a score of 82. 79, the Rebels never trailed and capped off two straight wins against higher seeds. Alabama entered the game with a double buy, giving them nearly a full week of rest after beating Ole Miss by 19 points just a month earlier. But the Crimson Tide struggled from the start, unable to mount a serious challenge. Coach Nate Oates pointed to a lack of energy and effort across the team, saying both young and veteran players fell short, especially early on. Players like Ford and Mari Allen in Guard LaTrell Wrightsell admitted they came out too relaxed, overlooking the Rebels' desperation. Ole Miss played with fire, treating every game like their last, which paid off big time. Meanwhile, Alabama's veterans reflected on needing to step up as leaders in high stakes March action. As election Sunday approaches, this loss serves as a wake up call for Alabama heading into the NCAA tournament,

1:01reminding everyone that seeding and rest mean nothing without full commitment.