VIDEO: Coach Mike Bianco talks about the Rebels’ 14-7 game-two win over A&M that ties the series

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Ole Miss defeated A&M, 14-7, in come-from-behind fashion Saturday night at Olsen Field. After the game, head coach Mike Bianco talked with media about the victory.

“Just so proud of these guys,” Coach Bianco said. “Obviously it’s been a tough road for us the last couple weeks. We played well tonight.”

Ole Miss scored its 14 runs off 10 hits. Reagan Burford, Jacob Gonzalez, TJ McCants and Kemp Alderman all had multiple hits on the night. Ole Miss also walked 13 times in the game.

Starting pitcher Xavier Rivas finished 4.2 innings on the mound, striking out seven, allowing seven hits, five runs and four walks.

Brayden Jones was outstanding as he notched three innings of relief while striking out four and giving up four hits. Jordan Vera and Cole Ketchum came on to finish things off for the Rebels.

Here’s what Coach Bianco had to say about the win:

NEXT UP

Ole Miss and Texas A&M play the rubber game of the series Sunday, April 2 with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. CT.

Stay tuned for more from The Rebel Walk as we cover the series from College Station.

Chris Muller

Chris is our Director of Baseball Content and Senior Baseball Writer. Muller is a 1995 Graduate of Ole Miss. He is a collegiate recreational sports professional currently residing in Arlington Texas with his wife of 25 years, Amber, and German Shorthaired Pointer, Sophie. Chris is an avid Ole Miss Baseball and Football fan. His hobbies include watching college football and baseball and playing poker with his friends.