The Ole Miss Rebels beat the Baylor Bears 69-63 in Waco, Texas to advance to the Sweet 16 on Sunday, March 23.
Freshman sensation Sira Thienou led the way with 16 points and six rebounds. KK Deans and Madison Scott were both in the double digits with 13 and 14 points, respectively.
First half
The Rebels showed aggression as early as halfway through the first quarter. The Ole Miss defense was excellent, causing six turnovers in the first quarter. The Bears were keeping up with the Rebels, but were unable to get ahead of them for most of the first.