By Ole Miss Athletics

For the third season in a row, Ole Miss women’s basketball heard its name called on Selection Sunday for yet another trip to the big dance and its 20^th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.

The No. 7 Rebels, slotted in the Albany 1 region, begin their tournament journey in a first-round matchup in South Bend, Ind., facing off against No. 10 Marquette.

In the past three seasons, Ole Miss has re-established itself as a national threat by posting three straight 20-win seasons. This past season, Ole Miss set a new program best with 12 wins in SEC play to finish third in the conference, its highest since 1991–92. In year six under head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, the development of her players has been undeniable with the rise of Marquesha Davis and Madison Scott into First Team All-SEC selections. McPhee-McCuin recently earned her 100^th win at the helm of the Rebels, joining Van Chancellor as the only two coaches in program history to achieve the feat.

Making its 20^th NCAA Tournament appearance, Ole Miss boasts 11 Sweet Sixteens and five Elite Eights in its 49 years of women’s basketball. With seven Rebels carrying NCAA Tournament playing experience, McPhee-McCuin heads to the madness for her fourth time as a head coach.

The Rebels kick off tournament action versus the Marquette Golden Eagles from South Bend, Ind. on Saturday (March 23) with time and television to be announced.