Ole Miss beats Florida in SEC Tourney: Coach Mike Bianco, Hunter Elliott, Mason Morris and Judd Utermark discuss the win

HOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss got stellar performances from all three Rebel pitchers the coaches sent to the mound Wednesday night – Hunter Elliott, Mason Morris, and Connor Spencer. They now move on after a 3-1 victory against the Florida Gators in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Elliott went 5.1 innings, allowing no earned runs on two hits with eight strikeouts and one walk The Gators’ run that scored while he was in the game was unearned. Elliott got the win and is 9-3 on the year.

In the top of the sixth, Elliott returned to the mound but walked the first Gator. Rebel coaches went to Morris in the bullpen, and the junior right-hander took care of the things rather quickly. One pitch: double play – shortstop to second base to first base.  Morris held the Gators where they were for the next two innings. He finished with two hits and two strikeouts, facing nine batters.

Utermark went 2-for-3 against the Gators, including a key hit in the fourth. He got things rolling with a double, followed by a double for Isaac Humphrey that scored Utermark from second base. The Rebels scored all three of their runs in that pivotal frame.

After the game, head coach Mike Bianco, pitchers Hunter Elliot and Mason Morris, and infielder Judd Utermark spoke with media about the win. Here’s what they had to say:

Head coach Mike Bianco

Pitcher Hunter Elliott

IF Judd Utermark

Pitcher Mason Morris

Next Up:

On Friday at 3 p.m., Ole Miss (38-18) and Arkansas (43-12) will play.