Ole Miss Women Advance to Sweet 16 with 69-63 Win over Baylor

The Ole Miss women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 69-63 victory over Baylor, marking a significant redemption after a past first-round loss in Waco. Madison Scott's crucial tiebreaking jumper in the final minute, along with KK Deans' perfect free-throw performance, secured the win for the Rebels, who are now in their second Sweet 16 appearance in three years. In a previous first-round game, Ole Miss dominated Ball State 83-65, with Starr Jacobs contributing significantly to their success. Baylor, who faced elimination on their home court, had previously enjoyed a strong tournament presence under former coach Kim Mulkey but has struggled to advance in recent seasons. The Rebels are set to face either No. 1 seed UCLA or No. 8 seed Richmond next. Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin expressed relief over playing in a different arena, which she believed contributed to her team's improved performance this year.