Ole Miss vs Gonzaga: First Round Clash

0:00On March 20, 5th seeded Ole Miss Women's Basketball takes on 12th seeded Gonzaga in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the game tips off Friday March 20 at 2.30 p.m. Central time inside Williams Arena and air's live on ESPN2. The Rebels entered with a 23 and 11 record after an 8-nate mark in SEC play, while the Bulldogs bring a 24 and 9. Overall Tally and 14 wins in 16 West Coast Conference games. Ole Miss head coach Yolette McFee McQuinn is in her eighth season with the Rebels, boasting a 148 and 105 record there. Gonzaga's Lisa 48 marks her 12-year at the helm with an impressive 313 and 83 ledger that has the team chasing. More postseason success. The Rebels are dancing for the fifth straight year, their 22nd trip overall, and a rare streak among SEC programs over that span. They've advanced deep before reaching 12 sweet 16s and 5 Elite 8s in program history. These teams have met just three

1:02times previously with Ole Miss holding a 2-1 edge. Their most recent clash came in the 2023 tournament opener where the Rebels cruised to a 71-48 victory. Gonzaga relies on Redshire Freshman Lauren Whitaker, who's averaging 19.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for 17. Double doubles this season. Guard Alley Turner leads the nation in three-point shooting at nearly 47%. Expect a battle of experience against rising talent as Ole Miss aims to extend its first round win streak to four.