Clara Strack scores 28 as No. 18 Kentucky women beat No. 14 Ole Miss

Tonie Morgan adds 14 points and 9 assists in the 74-57 victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Clara Strack scored 28 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead No. 18 Kentucky to a 74-57 win over No. 14 Ole Miss on Sunday. Tonie Morgan contributed 14 points and 9 assists for the Wildcats, who never trailed in the game. Asia Boone scored 10 of her 15 points in the second quarter to help Kentucky build a big lead. Ole Miss cut the deficit to 6 points in the fourth quarter, but Strack scored 8 straight points to put the game away.

Why it matters

This was an important SEC matchup between two ranked women's basketball teams. The win helps solidify Kentucky's position in the conference standings, while Ole Miss suffered its fourth conference loss of the season.

The details

Kentucky jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, building a 24-point advantage in the second quarter before Ole Miss made a late push. Strack was dominant, shooting 9-of-16 from the field, while Morgan provided strong support with her all-around game. Ole Miss was led by Cotie McMahon's 18 points, but she struggled shooting the ball, making just 4-of-18 attempts.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Kentucky led 39-15 with 3:18 left in the second quarter.

The players

Clara Strack

A standout player for the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the win over Ole Miss.

Tonie Morgan

The Kentucky guard contributed 14 points and 9 assists to help lead the Wildcats to victory.

Cotie McMahon

The leading scorer for No. 14 Ole Miss with 18 points, though she struggled shooting the ball, making just 4-of-18 attempts.

Latasha Lattimore

The Ole Miss forward finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.

Asia Boone

The Kentucky guard scored 10 of her 15 points in the second quarter to help the Wildcats build a big lead.

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What they’re saying

“Clara Strack had 28 points and nine rebounds, Tonie Morgan added 14 points and nine assists, and No. 18 Kentucky beat No. 14 Mississippi 74-57 on Sunday.”

— AP News (wtop.com)

What’s next

Ole Miss will host No. 22 Tennessee on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 in a rescheduled game. Kentucky will play at No. 5 Vanderbilt next Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

This victory over a ranked conference opponent boosts Kentucky's NCAA Tournament resume and keeps them in the hunt for a high seed. For Ole Miss, the loss is a setback in their quest for a top-4 finish in the SEC standings and a favorable NCAA Tournament seed.