Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Wednesday, November 29
Oxford, Miss
7 PM
Middle Tennessee
at
Ole Miss
Lady Raiders look to extend streak to five at Ole Miss
11/28/2017 4:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. CT
Teams: Middle Tennessee (4-0) at Ole Miss (5-1)
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | The Pavilion
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OXFORD, Miss. – After recording another victory over UNC Asheville on Sunday, the Lady Raiders advanced to 4-0 on the season for the first time since 1995. The team will look to continue upon its success on Wednesday, traveling to Oxford, Mississippi, to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in the Pavilion.
Scouting the Rebels
Mississippi opened its season with a 75-44 home victory over Northwestern State. Since recording their first win, the Rebels have added another four and have only notched one loss this season at the Maggie Dixon Classic to Saint Louis, 79-64, to ink a 5-1 record.
The offensive players to watch from Ole Miss include junior guard Madinah Muhammad and freshman forward Promise Taylor. Muhammad has racked up 123 points in her 174 minutes of playing time to post the most points of any Rebel this season. The 5-foot-8 guard averages 20.5 points per game while adding 26 assists during six games of play. Meanwhile, Taylor stands tall, at 6-foot-5, to help Ole Miss control the paint. The Issaquah, Wash., product averages 12.7 points per game and notches the second-best field goal percentage on the team with 35-of-53 baskets made (.660).
On the defensive end, (Taylor) shows her strength on the glass averaging 6.2 rebounds per game. Likewise, senior guard Shandricka Sessom shows her versatility on the court, inking 40 rebounds and averaging 17.7 points per game after six outings for the Rebels.
Overall, Mississippi leads the series over Middle Tennessee, 13-6; however, the Lady Raiders have won the last four meetings.
Father, Son Rivalry
Wednesday's game marks the fourth meeting between father Rick Insell and son Matt Insell. Rick Insell boasts a 3-0 record in head-to-head meetings, clinching one games in Oxford and the other two at home in the Murphy Center.
Last Time Out: Lady Raiders at UNC Asheville
Sophomore Kyla Allison led the Lady Raiders to a 72-57 victory Sunday night with a career-best 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Allison added three assists, two rebounds and a steal during her 27 minutes of play.
Junior Jess Louro and senior Abbey Sissom also notched a combined 23 points over the Bulldogs. Sissom inked eight assists while Louro added seven rebounds.
Sissom's early success on the court has earned her a spot as one of three C-USA players in the top 10 in six different statically categories this season.
Senior Gabby Lyon also contributed to the action Sunday, adding eight points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the field.
Lady Raiders continue Southern Swing
After Wednesday's matchup, the Lady Raiders continue pre-season play in Atlanta, Georgia for a WNIT re-match versus Georgia Tech on Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon.
Teams: Middle Tennessee (4-0) at Ole Miss (5-1)
Location: Oxford, Mississippi | The Pavilion
Live Stats | Live Stream (SECN) | Live Audio
Stay Social with the Lady Raiders
Hashtags: #TrueBlue, #LadyRaiders
Twitter and Instagram: @MT_WBB
Facebook: MTSU Women's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – After recording another victory over UNC Asheville on Sunday, the Lady Raiders advanced to 4-0 on the season for the first time since 1995. The team will look to continue upon its success on Wednesday, traveling to Oxford, Mississippi, to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in the Pavilion.
Scouting the Rebels
Mississippi opened its season with a 75-44 home victory over Northwestern State. Since recording their first win, the Rebels have added another four and have only notched one loss this season at the Maggie Dixon Classic to Saint Louis, 79-64, to ink a 5-1 record.
The offensive players to watch from Ole Miss include junior guard Madinah Muhammad and freshman forward Promise Taylor. Muhammad has racked up 123 points in her 174 minutes of playing time to post the most points of any Rebel this season. The 5-foot-8 guard averages 20.5 points per game while adding 26 assists during six games of play. Meanwhile, Taylor stands tall, at 6-foot-5, to help Ole Miss control the paint. The Issaquah, Wash., product averages 12.7 points per game and notches the second-best field goal percentage on the team with 35-of-53 baskets made (.660).
On the defensive end, (Taylor) shows her strength on the glass averaging 6.2 rebounds per game. Likewise, senior guard Shandricka Sessom shows her versatility on the court, inking 40 rebounds and averaging 17.7 points per game after six outings for the Rebels.
Overall, Mississippi leads the series over Middle Tennessee, 13-6; however, the Lady Raiders have won the last four meetings.
Father, Son Rivalry
Wednesday's game marks the fourth meeting between father Rick Insell and son Matt Insell. Rick Insell boasts a 3-0 record in head-to-head meetings, clinching one games in Oxford and the other two at home in the Murphy Center.
Last Time Out: Lady Raiders at UNC Asheville
Sophomore Kyla Allison led the Lady Raiders to a 72-57 victory Sunday night with a career-best 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Allison added three assists, two rebounds and a steal during her 27 minutes of play.
Junior Jess Louro and senior Abbey Sissom also notched a combined 23 points over the Bulldogs. Sissom inked eight assists while Louro added seven rebounds.
Sissom's early success on the court has earned her a spot as one of three C-USA players in the top 10 in six different statically categories this season.
Senior Gabby Lyon also contributed to the action Sunday, adding eight points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the field.
Lady Raiders continue Southern Swing
After Wednesday's matchup, the Lady Raiders continue pre-season play in Atlanta, Georgia for a WNIT re-match versus Georgia Tech on Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon.
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