Ole Miss Women Headed to Minneapolis for Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

OXFORD, Miss. — The wait is over.

Ole Miss women’s basketball learned its postseason destination Sunday night as the Rebels were officially selected for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, landing in Minneapolis for the opening two rounds in the bracket that was revealed during the Selection Sunday broadcast.

THIS IS MARCH😤#HottyToddy x #Give pic.twitter.com/SYT4Wvjc8t

— Ole Miss Women’s BB (@OleMissWBB) March 16, 2026

The No. 5 Rebels, slotted in the Sacramento region, begin their tournament journey on Friday, March 20 in a first-round matchup in Minneapolis, facing off against No. 12 Gonzaga, with television info to be announced later. If Ole Miss advances to the second round, it will either face off against No. 4 Minnesota or No. 13 Green Bay.

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Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and the Rebels will now begin preparations for another March run as Ole Miss continues one of the most consistent stretches in program history.

Ole Miss currently holds a 23-11 overall record, while also securing eight wins during SEC play. The Rebels tallied three top-5 wins for the first time in program history and advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals for the fourth time in the past five years. Ole Miss has proven to be a national threat the past five years, posting five straight 20-win seasons.

In year eight under Coach Yo, the development of her players has been undeniable, most prominently through Cotie McMahon, who was named SEC Newcomer of the Year and placed on the All-SEC First Team.

Making its 22nd NCAA Tournament appearance, Ole Miss boasts 12 Sweet Sixteens and five Elite Eights in its 51 years of women’s basketball, as McPhee-McCuin will head to the NCAA madness for her fifth time as a head coach.

Fans helped celebrate at a Selection Show party in the SJB Pavilion at Ole Miss Sunday evening.

The moment Ole Miss announced into their fifth straight NCAA Tournament! pic.twitter.com/mKXkukhv8B

— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) March 16, 2026

The Rebels have built a reputation for physical defense, relentless rebounding, and a tough-minded identity that tends to translate well in tournament play. Now, Ole Miss will look to build on that success as they prepare for the challenges awaiting them in Minneapolis.

March has brought some of the biggest moments in recent Ole Miss women’s basketball history. With another NCAA Tournament berth secured, the Rebels will once again have the opportunity to prove they belong among the nation’s best.