OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — Cotie McMahon scored 24 points to lead No. 25 Mississippi to an 86-52 women’s basketball victory over Wofford on Saturday at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The Rebels, now 9-1, established control with a 25-point first quarter and never trailed. Latasha Lattimore added 18 points for Mississippi, which dominated inside with 58 points in the paint. Wofford (4-6) was led by Toni Warren’s 15 points and Queen Ikhiuwu’s 14. The Terriers kept pace in the second quarter but could not overcome the early deficit. Mississippi shot efficiently from the field while its defense limited Wofford’s opportunities. An announced crowd of 2,725 watched the Rebels improve to 9-1 this season.

OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — Cotie McMahon scored 24 points and Latasha Lattimore added 18 points and a dominant presence on the glass as Mississippi cruised to an 86-52 victory over Wofford in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The Rebels, improving to 9-1, overwhelmed the visiting Terriers from the opening tip, using a decisive 25-10 first-quarter run to establish a lead they would never relinquish. The most important stretch of the game came in that opening period, where Mississippi’s superior size, athleticism, and offensive execution immediately put Wofford in a hole from which it could not recover. The opening sequence set the tone. After Lattimore won the opening tip, McMahon scored on a layup just 21 seconds into the game. Mississippi’s defense forced a quick Wofford turnover, and though the Rebels missed their next attempt, they secured an offensive rebound, leading to a layup and a free throw from Christeen Iwuala for an early 5-0 lead. Wofford’s offensive struggles were evident, missing its first three shots before Toni Warren connected on a 3-pointer for the Terriers’ first points. However, Mississippi responded with a 9-0 burst, fueled by McMahon’s driving layups and a three-point play from Iwuala, to push the lead to 16-3 midway through the quarter. Mississippi’s relentless pressure in the paint and on the boards was the story. The Rebels outrebounded Wofford 21-5 on the offensive glass, leading to a staggering 58-26 advantage in points in the paint. Lattimore, the 6-foot-4 center from Toronto, was instrumental in that dominance, pulling down multiple offensive rebounds for putbacks and altering countless shots defensively. Her early work alongside McMahon, who added five assists, stifled any attempt by Wofford to build momentum. Wofford, which fell to 4-6, found brief offensive rhythm in the second quarter behind Queen Ikhiuwu. The sophomore from Madrid, Spain, scored eight of her team-high 14 points in the period, including two consecutive jump shots that briefly cut the deficit to 29-23. But Mississippi answered with a 7-0 run, capped by a Latasha Lattimore layup, to push the lead back to 13 and effectively end the threat. The Terriers would get no closer than 11 points the rest of the way. The Rebels put the game fully out of reach with a 24-point third quarter, extending their lead to 65-41. McMahon and Lattimore continued to spearhead the offense, while the defense held Wofford to 35.2% shooting for the game. The Terriers managed just one made 3-pointer on eight attempts and committed 11 turnovers, which Mississippi converted into 11 points. Iwuala finished with 13 points for Mississippi, which shot 47.9% from the field as a team. Denim DeShields contributed six points and three assists off the bench. For Wofford, Warren joined Ikhiuwu in double figures with 15 points, and Maddie Heiss added 10. The Terriers’ offensive rating of 74.8 on 70 possessions underscored the difficulty of scoring against the Rebels’ stout defense. A crowd of 2,725 watched as Mississippi methodically controlled every facet of the game, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final 32 minutes. The Rebels’ efficient offense, which posted a rating of 125.4, and overwhelming rebounding edge proved too much for a Wofford team that entered having won two of its last three games. Mississippi will look to continue its strong start to the season when it hosts South Carolina State on Sunday. Wofford travels to face East Carolina on Wednesday.

Preview: Wofford Terriers at Mississippi Rebels OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — The surging Mississippi Rebels look to rebound from their first loss when they host the Wofford Terriers in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mississippi (8-1) saw its eight-game win streak snapped last Sunday in a narrow 61-60 road defeat to Kansas State. The Rebels’ potent offense, which has scored 80 or more points four times this season, is led by guard Cotie McMahon. She averages 19.6 points per game and is coming off a 22-point performance in the loss, her third straight game with at least 22 points. Wofford (4-5) enters with momentum from two consecutive victories, including a 70-42 rout of Charleston Southern last Saturday. The Terriers are led by guard Maddie Heiss, who posted 16 points and nine rebounds in that win. Over her last three games, Heiss is averaging 12 points and six rebounds. The matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Mississippi’s lone loss came by a single point on the road to a power-conference opponent, and its resume includes a 69-62 victory over Notre Dame on Dec. 4. Wofford has struggled against high-major competition, with double-digit road losses to Appalachian State and Charlotte. For the Terriers to compete, they must contain McMahon and navigate a Rebels defense that has held six opponents under 65 points. Wofford’s offense, which shot just 31.7% in a November loss to Georgia Southern, will need consistent production beyond Heiss. Queen Ikhiuwu (17 points) and Toni Warren (10 points) provided key support in the latest win. Mississippi will aim to re-establish its defensive intensity and exploit its home-court advantage, where it is 4-0 this season and won by an average of 46.3 points in three November tune-ups. This game is the first of a two-game homestand for the Rebels before Southeastern Conference play begins next month. Wofford continues a challenging road stretch before returning home to face East Carolina on Dec. 17. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in University, Mississippi.