Ole Miss Women's Basketball Faces Tough Stretch Against Ranked Foes

Rebels take on No. 19 Kentucky in SEC matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The No. 16 Ole Miss women's basketball team is set to face a challenging stretch of games, including matchups against four ranked opponents in the next seven days. The Rebels (20-5, 7-3 SEC) will first take on No. 19 Kentucky (19-7, 6-6) on February 15th, followed by games against No. 22 Tennessee, No. 6 LSU, and No. 3 South Carolina.

Why it matters

This tough slate of games will be a major test for the Rebels as they look to solidify their position in the SEC standings and make a push for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. A strong performance against these ranked teams could boost Ole Miss' resume and help them secure a favorable postseason draw.

The details

The Rebels will face Kentucky on the road on February 15th, with tipoff scheduled for 1 p.m. on the SEC Network. Ole Miss will then return home to host Tennessee on February 18th before hitting the road again to take on LSU on February 22nd and South Carolina on February 25th.

  • The Ole Miss vs. Kentucky game will be played on February 15, 2026 at 1 p.m.
  • The Ole Miss vs. Tennessee game will be played on February 18, 2026.
  • The Ole Miss vs. LSU game will be played on February 22, 2026.
  • The Ole Miss vs. South Carolina game will be played on February 25, 2026.

The players

Ole Miss Rebels

The women's basketball team from the University of Mississippi, currently ranked No. 16 in the country with a 20-5 overall record and 7-3 in SEC play.

Kentucky Wildcats

The women's basketball team from the University of Kentucky, currently ranked No. 19 in the country with a 19-7 overall record and 6-6 in SEC play.

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What’s next

The outcome of the Ole Miss vs. Kentucky game on February 15th will be a key indicator of the Rebels' chances of success during this challenging stretch of games against ranked opponents.

The takeaway

Ole Miss faces a daunting task in the coming weeks as they take on a gauntlet of ranked SEC foes. However, if the Rebels can navigate this tough schedule successfully, it could set them up for a strong postseason push and potentially improve their NCAA Tournament seeding.