Arkansas Falls to Crafty Ole Miss in Road Matchup

Hogs struggle to find rhythm against tough Rebels defense

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball team fell to the No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels 80-57 in a road matchup on Thursday night. The Hogs had an off shooting night, going just 21-62 (34%) from the field and 4-21 (19%) from three-point range. Ole Miss's stifling defense caused 18 Arkansas turnovers, leading to 23 points for the Rebels. Despite the loss, freshman Bonnie Deas had a strong performance for the Razorbacks with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Why it matters

This loss drops Arkansas to 0-6 in SEC play as they continue to struggle to find their footing in conference competition. The Razorbacks will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to host Mississippi State on Monday, looking for their first SEC win of the season.

The details

Arkansas simply couldn't find its rhythm offensively against the tough Ole Miss defense. The Rebels caused 18 Razorback turnovers and converted those into 23 points. Arkansas head coach Kelsi Musick praised Ole Miss's athleticism and speed, saying "They're really athletic, and they're really fast. They don't over-rotate like a lot of teams do, they're gonna try to man you and wall up." The Hogs were able to keep the game close in the first half by playing a 2-3 zone, but they went cold to start the second half, not scoring a basket until the 5:06 mark of the third quarter.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Arkansas will host Mississippi State on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM on SEC Network.

The players

Kelsi Musick

Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball team.

Yolett McPhee-McCuin

Head Coach of the Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team.

Bonnie Deas

Freshman player for the Arkansas Razorbacks who had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in the game.

Maria Anais Rodriguez

Sophomore player for the Arkansas Razorbacks who scored the team's first basket of the second half.

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What they’re saying

“Players gotta make plays and you gotta make big shots. You're not get tons of open looks against a team like this, so when you do you have to take advantage.”

— Kelsi Musick, Head Coach (uatrav.com)

“They're really athletic, and they're really fast. They don't over-rotate like a lot of teams do, they're gonna try to man you and wall up.”

— Kelsi Musick, Head Coach (uatrav.com)

“She(Musick) already has a pretty strong culture. I expect them to be competitive as she continues to build her program.”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Head Coach (uatrav.com)

What’s next

Arkansas will look to bounce back when they host Mississippi State on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM on SEC Network.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the continued challenges Arkansas faces as they work to build a competitive program in the tough SEC. However, the strong performance of freshman Bonnie Deas and the team's overall effort suggest the Razorbacks are moving in the right direction under coach Kelsi Musick.