Ole Miss Women's Basketball Stumbles Down Stretch

Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin explains team's recent losses

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team has lost four consecutive games to close the regular season, including a 66-58 defeat against Texas A&M on March 1. Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has a simple explanation for the team's sudden stumble down the stretch.

Why it matters

Ole Miss was ranked No. 20 nationally and had a strong 21-10 record before their late-season collapse. The team's struggles raise questions about their ability to bounce back and perform well in the upcoming postseason tournament.

The details

The Rebels lost to Texas A&M 66-58 at home on March 1, capping off a four-game losing streak to close the regular season. Coach McPhee-McCuin acknowledged the team is in a "decline right now" but did not provide specifics on the reasons behind the team's struggles.

  • The Rebels lost to Texas A&M on March 1.
  • Ole Miss has lost four consecutive games to close the regular season.

The players

Yolett McPhee-McCuin

The head coach of the Ole Miss women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“It seems like we're in a decline right now,”

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

The takeaway

Ole Miss women's basketball's late-season collapse raises concerns about the team's ability to rebound and perform well in the upcoming postseason tournament, despite their strong 21-10 record and No. 20 national ranking earlier in the season.