Lady Vols, Rebels Collide in SEC Showdown OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — A pivotal Southeastern Conference women’s basketball clash is set for Monday afternoon as the Tennessee Lady Volunteers visit the Mississippi Rebels at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The matchup features two of the league’s hottest teams. Tennessee (14-3, 6-0 SEC) rides a seven-game winning streak, its latest a narrow 60-58 home victory over Kentucky on Thursday. Mississippi (17-4, 5-2) has won four of its last five, including an 82-61 road rout of Missouri where guard Cotie McMahon erupted for 33 points. McMahon, a dynamic scorer and facilitator, is the engine for the Rebels. She averages 22.1 points in conference play and is coming off a performance that included five assists and two blocks. Containing her will be a primary focus for the Lady Vols’ defense. Tennessee counters with balance and momentum. While freshman guard Deniya Prawl, coming off a 9-point effort against Kentucky, is a key contributor, the Lady Vols have shown depth during their streak. Guard Mia Pauldo led the way with 21 points in the win over Kentucky. The Rebels’ two SEC losses came against ranked foes Georgia and Texas, both on the road. They are 9-1 at home this season. Tennessee’s perfect SEC start has been built on strong defense, holding league opponents to an average of 61.2 points per game. This contest is the only regular-season meeting between the programs. It represents a critical test for Mississippi’s championship credentials and an opportunity for Tennessee to secure a signature road win and solidify its hold atop the conference standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be televised on SEC Network. Next up: Mississippi hosts Vanderbilt on Thursday. Tennessee returns home to face Mississippi State on Thursday.