Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball
The Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team represents the University of Mississippi in women's basketball. The school competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Rebels play home basketball games at The Pavilion at Ole Miss near the campus in Oxford, Mississippi.
| Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball | |||
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| University | University of Mississippi | ||
| Head coach | Yolett McPhee-McCuin (3rd season) | ||
| Conference | SEC | ||
| Location | Oxford, Mississippi | ||
| Arena | The Pavilion at Ole Miss (Capacity: 9,500) | ||
| Nickname | Rebels | ||
| Colors | Cardinal Red and Navy Blue[1] | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
| 1985, 1986, 1989, 1992, 2007 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2007 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Second round | |||
| 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2007 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
| 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2007 | |||
| Conference Regular Season Champions | |||
| 1992 | |||
Rebels in the WNBA Draft
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | IPA | 12 | Jennifer Gillom | Phoenix Mercury |
| 1999 | ED | 6 | Yolanda Moore | Orlando Miracle |
| 2002 | 3 | 39 | Saundra Jackson | Orlando Miracle |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | Armintie Price | Chicago Sky |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | Bianca Thomas | Los Angeles Sparks |
Season-by-season record
The Rebels started play on December 3, 1974, playing Itawamba Junior College, losing 76–75. They won their first ever game the next day over Blue Mountain 85–56. They reached their first national tournament in 1978, though they lost to Queens College 74–71. They were invited to their first NCAA Tournament in 1982. From 1984 to 2007, the Rebels reached the Elite Eight five times, four happening under Van Chancellor. Ole Miss has won just one conference title, winning the regular season title in 1992, though they fell in the SEC Tournament Semifinals.[2][3]
On January 30, 2020, Ole Miss tied the record for least points scored in a half with 2 during a home game against South Carolina.[4]
| Season | Coach | Record | Conference Record | Postseason Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | Pam Davidson | 14–8 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament |
| 1975–76 | Pam Davidson | 19–8 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament (3rd place) AIAW Region III Tournament |
| 1976–77 | Pam Davidson | 20–8 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament (3rd place) |
| 1977–78 | Lin Dunn | 25–15 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament Champion AIAW Region III Runner-up AIAW National Tournament |
| 1978–79 | Van Chancellor | 31–9 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament Champion AIAW Region III Tournament (3rd place) |
| 1979–80 | Van Chancellor | 23–14 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament (3rd place) |
| 1980–81 | Van Chancellor | 14–12 | Not Applicable | AIAW State Tournament |
| 1981–82 | Van Chancellor | 27–5 | 7–1 (1st) | NCAA First Round |
| 1982–83 | Van Chancellor | 26–6 | 6–2 (T-1st) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1983–84 | Van Chancellor | 24–6 | 6–2 (1st) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1984–85 | Van Chancellor | 29–3 | 8–0 (1st) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1985–86 | Van Chancellor | 24–8 | 6–3 (T-2nd) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1986–87 | Van Chancellor | 25–5 | 7–2 (T-2nd) | NCAA Sweet 16 |
| 1987–88 | Van Chancellor | 24–7 | 5–4 (T-4th) | NCAA Sweet 16 |
| 1988–89 | Van Chancellor | 23–8 | 4–5 (6th) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1989–90 | Van Chancellor | 22–10 | 7–2 (T-2nd) | NCAA Sweet 16 |
| 1990–91 | Van Chancellor | 20–9 | 5–6 (T-5th) | NCAA First Round |
| 1991–92 | Van Chancellor | 29–3 | 11–0 (1st) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1992–93 | Van Chancellor | 19–10 | 4–7 (T-8th) | None |
| 1993–94 | Van Chancellor | 24–9 | 7–4 (T-4th) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1994–95 | Van Chancellor | 21–8 | 6–5 (7th) | NCAA First Round |
| 1995–96 | Van Chancellor | 18–11 | 6–5 (T-5th) | NCAA First Round |
| 1996–97 | Van Chancellor | 16–11 | 5–7 (T-7th) | None |
| 1997–98 | Ron Aldy | 12–19 | 3–11 (T-11th) | None |
| 1998–99 | Ron Aldy | 15–13 | 6–8 (T-8th) | WNIT First Round |
| 1999–00 | Ron Aldy | 12–16 | 1–13 (12th) | None |
| 2000–01 | Ron Aldy | 17–13 | 4–10 (T-10th) | WNIT First Round |
| 2001–02 | Ron Aldy | 11–17 | 3–11 (T-10th) | None |
| 2002–03 | Ron Aldy | 12–16 | 1–13 (T-11th) | None |
| 2003–04 | Carol Ross | 17–14 | 7–7 (7th) | NCAA First Round |
| 2004–05 | Carol Ross | 19–11 | 8–6 (5th) | NCAA First Round |
| 2005–06 | Carol Ross | 17–14 | 5–9 (8th) | WNIT Second Round |
| 2006–07 | Carol Ross | 24–11 | 9–5 (5th) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2007–08 | Renee Ladner | 13–16 | 6–8 (8th) | None |
| 2008–09 | Renee Ladner | 18–15 | 5–9 (9th) | WNIT Third Round |
| 2009–10 | Renee Ladner | 17–15 | 7–9 (T-7th) | WNIT First Round |
| 2010–11 | Renee Ladner | 10–19 | 3–13 (12th) | None |
| 2011–12 | Renee Ladner | 12–18 | 2–12 (12th) | None |
| 2012–13 | Brett Frank | 9–20 | 2–14 (14th) | None (Self-imposed postseason ban) |
| 2013–14 | Matt Insell | 12–20 | 2–14 (14th) | None |
| 2014–15 | Matt Insell | 19–14 | 7–9 (T-7th) | WNIT Third Round |
| 2015–16 | Matt Insell | 10–20 | 2–14 (14th) | None |
| 2016–17 | Matt Insell | 17–14 | 6–10 (10th) | WNIT First Round |
| 2017–18 | Matt Insell | 12–19 | 1–15 (14th) | None |
| 2018–19 | Yolett McPhee-McCuin | 9–22 | 3–13 (T-12th) | None |
| 2019–20 | Yolett McPhee-McCuin | 7–23 | 0–16 (14th) | None |
References
- Ole Miss Athletics Style Guide. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "History and Records" (PDF). Grfx.cstv.com. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- "Ole Miss Rebels Official Athletic Site Ole Miss Rebels Official Athletic Site – Women's Basketball". Olemisssports.com. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- "South Carolina Breaks Records at Ole Miss" (url). Retrieved 2020-03-09.
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