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Florida Upsets No. 19 Ole Miss in SEC Women's Basketball
Liv McGill's big game leads Gators to surprise victory over Rebels
Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:25am
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Liv McGill scored 28 points, including 19 in the first half, to lead the Florida Gators to a 74-67 upset win over the 19th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in SEC women's basketball action. Laila Reynolds added 14 points for the Gators, who shot 59.1% from the field and led by as many as 14 points in the game. Tianna Thompson had a career-high 25 points and seven 3-pointers for Ole Miss, which has now lost three straight and five of its last seven games.
Why it matters
This win is a significant upset for the Florida Gators, who had been 0-8 against ranked opponents this season prior to this game. The Gators have now won four of their last six games, showing signs of improvement as the season winds down. For Ole Miss, the loss continues their recent struggles and raises questions about their ability to bounce back and secure a high seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament.
The details
Florida jumped out to a big early lead, going up by as many as 14 points in the game. The Gators shot the ball extremely well, connecting on 59.1% of their field goal attempts. Liv McGill led the way with 28 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Laila Reynolds added 14 points for Florida. Ole Miss was paced by Tianna Thompson's career-high 25 points, including 7 made 3-pointers. Cotie McMahon (15 points) and Christeen Iwuala (10 points) also scored in double figures for the Rebels, who cut the deficit to 5 points late but could not complete the comeback.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida.
The players
Liv McGill
A standout player for the Florida Gators, McGill scored 28 points, including 19 in the first half, to lead her team to the upset victory.
Tianna Thompson
The Ole Miss Rebels' leading scorer, Thompson had a career-high 25 points and made 7 three-pointers in the losing effort.
Florida Gators
The unranked Florida Gators pulled off a surprise upset over the 19th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels, improving their record to 17-13 on the season.
Ole Miss Rebels
The 19th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels suffered their third straight loss and fifth loss in their last seven games, dropping to 21-9 on the season.
What they’re saying
“We must have been doing something right to beat a ranked team like Ole Miss. The team really came together and played with a lot of energy tonight.”
— Liv McGill, Florida Gators Player
What’s next
The Gators will look to build on this upset win as they close out the regular season, while Ole Miss will try to regroup and regain their form ahead of the SEC Tournament.
The takeaway
This victory shows the potential of the Florida Gators, who have struggled against ranked opponents this season but were able to put together an impressive performance to take down the 19th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels. The loss continues a concerning trend for Ole Miss, who will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to make a deep run in the postseason.
