Ole Miss vs. Auburn Moves to Birmingham Amid Storm Recovery
Winter Storm Fern's impact on the state of Mississippi has forced a venue change for a key Southeastern Conference women's basketball matchup. The SEC announced Thursday that the upcoming game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Auburn Tigers will be relocated from Oxford to Birmingham, Alabama.
The contest will now take place at Legacy Arena on Monday, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The move was deemed necessary to accommodate the ongoing recovery efforts in the Oxford area. In a gesture to fans affected by the schedule change, admission to the neutral-site game will be free.
This relocation presents a unique challenge for both teams, who must now prepare for a conference game on a neutral court with little notice. The game remains a critical one for both the Rebels and the Tigers as they navigate the middle of the demanding SEC schedule.
QUICK HITS
- Georgia Equestrian Opens Spring Season: The second-ranked Georgia equestrian squad is set to kick off the spring portion of its schedule on Friday. The Bulldogs will travel to face UT Martin in their first competition of 2026, with the event scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET.
- No. 1 Georgia Tennis Begins Title Defense: Fresh off a dominant 2025 season that saw them capture two national titles, the top-ranked Georgia women's tennis team will play its first dual match of the year on Friday. The Bulldogs will face a tough road test against in-state rival Georgia Tech at the Byers Tennis Complex.
- Aggies Host Longhorns in Rivalry Swim Meet: The Texas A&M Aggies swimming and diving teams are preparing for a major dual meet as they host the Texas Longhorns for the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown. The rivalry meet, which will also serve as Senior Day for the Aggies, is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center Natatorium.
- Brumbaugh Earns More Preseason Hardware: Infielder Carson Brumbaugh has been named the D1Baseball Preseason SEC Freshman of the Year. This marks the second such honor for the highly-touted newcomer, who was also given the same distinction by Perfect Game earlier in the preseason.
- SEC Track Teams in Action: Several conference track and field programs continue their indoor seasons this weekend. Mississippi State travels to the Bob Pollock Invite hosted by Clemson, while the Mizzou Tigers will compete at home in the Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational.
PORTAL WATCH
The University of Mississippi was active in the transfer portal Thursday, securing a commitment from Jalen Ballard. The Rebels add Ballard to their roster for the upcoming season as they continue to build through the portal.
RECRUITING BUZZ
It was a quiet day on the trail across the conference, with no new high school commitments announced for any SEC football or basketball programs.
UPCOMING GAMES TO WATCH
- Mississippi State at Tennessee (Women's Basketball), Time TBD, TV TBD
- Alabama at Georgia (Women's Basketball), Time TBD, TV TBD