Ole Miss Basketball Advances in SEC Tournament

Rebels remain alive after wins over Texas and Georgia

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels have advanced to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament after back-to-back wins over the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Rebels will now face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night, with the winner moving on to the semifinals.

Why it matters

The SEC Tournament is a crucial event for Ole Miss, as they look to extend their season and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels' strong performance so far has kept their postseason hopes alive.

The details

In the second round, Ole Miss defeated Georgia 76-72 after taking down Texas 76-66 in the opening round. The Rebels have shown resilience and the ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they advance deeper into the tournament.

  • The SEC Tournament began on Wednesday, March 11.
  • Ole Miss defeated Texas on March 11 and Georgia on March 12.
  • The quarterfinal matchup between Ole Miss and Alabama is scheduled for Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Chris Beard

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels basketball team, who has led the team to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

Travis Perry

A guard for the Ole Miss Rebels who has been a key contributor during the team's tournament run.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The next opponent for the Ole Miss Rebels in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.

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What they’re saying

“This is really where you don't want to have any regrets. It would be nice to play your best basketball, but that's not always possible. What we want to do is mentally just make sure we don't have any regrets mentally to understand this is where we are, we're trying to extend our season.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Ole Miss Rebels (SI.com)

What’s next

The winner of the quarterfinal matchup between Ole Miss and Alabama will advance to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament, which are scheduled for Saturday, March 14.

The takeaway

Ole Miss has shown resilience and the ability to win close games in the SEC Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. The Rebels' quarterfinal matchup against Alabama will be a crucial test as they look to continue their tournament run and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.