A strong scoring surge in the sixth inning pushed the Rebels past the Wildcats in a hard-fought 7-6 win. The Friday night victory at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky marked the second victory over a top 10 opponent for Ole Miss this season.
The Rebels (29-9, 5-5 SEC) picked up their third straight win with the help of senior Tate Whitley who led the team with a batting average of .448, including four POs on the defensive end.
After the Rebels climbed to the early 1-0 lead in the second inning, the Wildcats picked up momentum on their end, taking a commanding 4-1 lead late into the fourth inning.