Aggies Catch Fire, Topple No. 19 Ole Miss to End Regular Season
As the SEC women's basketball regular season slammed shut on Sunday, the Texas A&M Aggies delivered the day's loudest statement, marching into Oxford and securing a critical 66-58 victory over the No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels. The win marks Texas A&M's fifth straight and serves as their second Quad 1 road win in as many weeks, signaling a team hitting its stride at the perfect moment with the SEC Tournament on the horizon.
The final day of the regular season was packed with high-stakes matchups across the conference. In Athens, the No. 23 Georgia Lady Bulldogs defended their home court, defeating the Florida Gators 71-58. Guard Dani Carnegie was electric for Georgia, pouring in 26 points, while forward Mia Woolfolk anchored the interior with a powerful double-double, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Gators, who were held to 38% shooting, will now turn their attention to a first-round SEC Tournament matchup with Mississippi State.
Elsewhere, the No. 24/23 Alabama Crimson Tide gave No. 4 Texas a tough fight in Tuscaloosa before ultimately falling 72-65. Alabama actually outscored the Longhorns 45-42 in the second half but couldn't overcome an early deficit. Jessica Timmons led the Crimson Tide with 24 points. In Knoxville, the Tennessee Lady Vols led No. 5 Vanderbilt by seven in the third quarter, but the Commodores stormed back with a blistering 69% shooting in the period to claim an 87-77 victory on Senior Day.
QUICK HITS
- Men's Tennis: It was a tough day on the courts for ranked SEC squads against top competition. The No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs were swept 4-0 by No. 4 Texas, while the No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies dropped a nail-biter to Vanderbilt, 4-3.
- Baseball: The No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners suffered just their second loss of the season, falling to Gonzaga in their series finale by a score of 7-1.
- Men's Golf: The No. 18/20 Tennessee Volunteers are in the hunt after the first round of the Cabo Collegiate in Mexico. The Vols sit in eighth place but are only four strokes behind the leader, No. 11 Oklahoma State, after shooting an even-par 284. Bruce Murphy and Chase Kyes both paced the Vols with rounds of 2-under 69.
- Swimming & Diving: The Georgia Bulldogs swimming and diving teams wrapped up their home schedule at the Bulldog Invitational Last Chance Meet, with several athletes posting season-best performances as they look toward the upcoming NCAA Championships.
PORTAL WATCH
There was no significant transfer portal activity across the SEC in the last 12 hours.
RECRUITING BUZZ
There were no new commitments to report for SEC programs today.
UPCOMING GAMES
A full slate of SEC action is on the horizon as basketball heads into the postseason and spring sports continue. Key upcoming matchups include: