Ole Miss Women's Basketball Faces Minnesota in March Madness

Rebels look to advance to Sweet 16 with win over Gophers

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:20pm

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The Ole Miss women's basketball team, seeded 5th, will take on the 4th-seeded Minnesota Gophers in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on March 22nd at 1 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Why it matters

This is the first time Ole Miss has ever played Minnesota in the NCAA Tournament, making it a significant matchup for both programs as they vie for a spot in the Sweet 16. The winner will advance to face the victor of the Maryland-Arizona game.

The details

Ole Miss enters the game with a 24-11 record after defeating Gonzaga in the first round. Minnesota, meanwhile, is 23-8 on the season and defeated Creighton in their opening tournament game. Both teams are looking to continue their tournament runs and reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

  • The game will tip off at 1 p.m. CT on March 22, 2026.
  • Ole Miss defeated Gonzaga in the first round on March 20th.

The players

Ole Miss Rebels

The Ole Miss women's basketball team, seeded 5th in the tournament, is making its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

Minnesota Gophers

The Minnesota Gophers, seeded 4th, are also making their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Big Ten regular season title.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 and face the victor of the Maryland-Arizona matchup.

The takeaway

This second-round matchup between Ole Miss and Minnesota represents a significant opportunity for both programs to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament for the first time.