Fri Jan 02 01:20:00 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a summary and a rewritten news article:
Summary:
No. 15 Mississippi defeated Georgia 79-62 in their SEC opener, ending Georgia’s undefeated start to the season. Cotie McMahon led Ole Miss with 24 points, supported by Latasha Lattimore and Christeen Iwuala. Ole Miss pulled away in the third quarter, fueled by McMahon and Debreasha Powe. Dani Carnegie led Georgia with 24 points, but their overall shooting struggled, and they were outscored significantly from the free-throw line. Ole Miss now heads to face No. 2 Texas, while Georgia will host Texas A&M.
News Article:
No. 15 Ole Miss Stuns Undefeated Georgia in SEC Opener
ATHENS, Ga. – No. 15 Mississippi (14-2, 1-0) delivered a decisive 79-62 victory over Georgia (14-1, 0-1) Thursday night, spoiling the Bulldogs’ perfect start to the season in their SEC opener. Cotie McMahon spearheaded the Rebels’ attack with a stellar performance, tallying 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The game was closely contested in the first half, but Ole Miss seized control in the third quarter with a dominant 17-5 run. McMahon’s 11 points in the quarter, along with two key three-pointers from Debreasha Powe, propelled the Rebels to a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Latasha Lattimore contributed 13 points for Ole Miss, while Christeen Iwuala added 12. The Rebels capitalized on free-throw opportunities, converting 24 of 28 attempts compared to Georgia’s 7-for-12.
Dani Carnegie led Georgia with 24 points and 8 rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to overcome the Rebels’ balanced attack and Georgia’s overall shooting struggles. Trinity Turner added 16 points for the Bulldogs, but shot poorly.
The loss marks Georgia’s first defeat after a program-best 14-0 start since the 2009-10 season.
Ole Miss now faces a daunting challenge as they travel to face No. 2 Texas on Sunday. Georgia will look to rebound as they host Texas A&M.
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