Can Ole Miss Rebels Outmaneuver the Lady Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum?

As the Ole Miss Rebels gear up to face their rivals, the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs, at Humphrey Coliseum on January 14th, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from recent victories. The Rebels have shown a tenacity that could unsettle the home team in Starkville.

In their last outing on January 12th against Auburn's Tigers, Ole Miss secured a narrow win with a score of 58-55. Despite accumulating more personal fouls (21) than points in any single quarter, they demonstrated resilience by out-rebounding Auburn with 43 total rebounds and converting second-chance points effectively. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up an impressive 10 blocks and capitalized on turnovers with 15 points scored off them.

The Rebels' performance against LSU on January 7th further highlighted their ability to compete under pressure. Although they fell short with a final score of 73-84, there were positive takeaways from that game as well. They managed an assist-turnover ratio of nearly 0.78 and showed aggressive play in transition by scoring 19 fast break points.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for MISS; turnovers have been a persistent issue for them this season. In both games against Auburn and LSU, they had over double-digit turnovers (21 and 19 respectively), which is something they'll need to tighten up against MSST's defense.

The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs will be no easy opponent; playing at home provides them an edge that cannot be ignored. But if Ole Miss can maintain their defensive intensity while improving ball security, there's every chance they could upset MSST in front of their own fans.

MISS has shown that when push comes to shove, they can elevate their game—especially inside the paint where they've consistently outscored opponents—and this upcoming clash will test just how far this tenacity can take them.

Fans should mark their calendars for what promises to be an electrifying encounter scheduled for January 14th at Humphrey Coliseum starting at 4:00 PM CT. The game will also be available for viewership so supporters won't miss any action from what is shaping up to be another classic showdown between these two teams.