Ole Miss Women Faced No. 2 Texas After Strong Win Over Georgia

Ole Miss entered a high-profile road test against No. 2 Texas on Jan. 4, 2026 following a decisive 79-62 home victory over Georgia. The outcome and performance in Austin carried immediate implications for the Rebels’ position in the Southeastern Conference and for momentum building around Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s program in Oxford and Lafayette County.

The week’s build-up highlighted key contrasts: Texas arrived with top-ranked offensive and defensive metrics, while Ole Miss leaned on recent statistical leaders who helped produce the win over Georgia. The matchup demanded adjustments from the Rebels’ coaching staff and players to counter Texas’ efficiency on both ends of the floor. Local interest was high as the game offered a measuring stick against one of the nation’s elite programs and influenced perceptions that affect recruiting, attendance and community support back home.

Game logistics and broadcast access were catalogued ahead of tipoff with information on game time, television and radio coverage and live statistics provided through team and national channels for those who could not travel. Series history between the programs was reviewed in previews, underscoring the rarity and significance of an Ole Miss visit to play a top-two opponent in Austin.

For Lafayette County residents, the matchup had several local angles. A strong showing against Texas would bolster the Rebels’ standing in the SEC and provide a rallying point for the university community, while also supporting local businesses that benefit from heightened attention to the program. Conversely, the challenge underscored the competitive gulf the team must close to contend consistently at the highest levels of women’s college basketball.

Coach McPhee-McCuin’s approach entering the game emphasized tactical preparation and player roles to maximize Ole Miss’ strengths against a nationally elite opponent. The roster’s statistical leaders were central to that plan, tasked with creating scoring opportunities and stabilizing defense against Texas’ balanced attack.

As the conference schedule tightens, each marquee game carries consequences for postseason positioning and local civic engagement with the program. Lafayette County supporters followed the matchup closely through local media and live stat feeds, watching how the Rebels responded on the road against one of college basketball’s best teams.