Ole Miss Rebels to Face Texas Southern Tigers at The Pavilion in Women's Basketball Match
As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to face off against the Texas Southern Tigers at The Pavilion at Ole Miss, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. With a recent performance that has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, the Rebels have shown both resilience and areas for improvement that will be crucial in their upcoming match.
Looking back at their last game on November 24 against the Utah Utes, the Rebels put up a valiant fight but fell just short with a final score of 67-69. Despite this loss, there were notable highlights including their impressive free throw accuracy which stood at 82 percent. Their tenacity was evident as they fought hard throughout all four quarters, maintaining close scoring margins and ending with strong second-chance points totaling 16.
However, it wasn't enough to overcome Utah's superior field goal percentage of 46 compared to Ole Miss' 37. This is an area where the Rebels will need to focus if they want to secure victory against Texas Southern. Additionally, while Ole Miss managed nine steals and two blocks in their previous game, they'll need to tighten up defensively as they allowed Utah too many points in the paint (38).
In contrast, when examining their performance on November 22 versus Dayton Flyers where they emerged victorious with a score of 63-50, it was clear that when Ole Miss controls the pace and maximizes their defensive efforts—holding Dayton to just ten points in both second and fourth quarters—they can dominate on court.
The most telling game might be from November 17 when Ole Miss crushed Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles by nearly doubling their score: an emphatic win with a final tally of 92-46. That day saw them excel across all fronts; from shooting precision (field goals made were more than double those of USM) to rebounding dominance (33 total rebounds), showcasing what this team is capable of when firing on all cylinders.
With these past performances as indicators, one can argue that consistency is key for OMR. If they can replicate the energy and execution seen against Southern Mississippi while shoring up any defensive lapses witnessed during Utah’s encounter—particularly around limiting opponents’ high-percentage shots—their upcoming clash could tilt favorably towards them.
Fans should expect OMR’s players like Shakira Austin who has been pivotal throughout this season so far—to step up once again as leaders on court; driving offensive plays while also being stalwarts defensively.
The scheduled date for this exciting matchup is November 29th at The Pavilion located in Oxford MS—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere which undoubtedly will play into OMR’s hands given their home-court advantage. Tip-off time is yet undisclosed but rest assured fans won’t want miss out on witnessing whether OMR can harness past successes into another win column addition or if TXSO will manage an upset away from home ground. For those unable to attend in person keep your eyes peeled across local sports networks who may broadcast this thrilling encounter live.