Coach Yo led the Lady Rebels to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007- a massive feat for a program that has often been overlooked by outsiders and insiders alike. Coach even felt slighted by the national media when Candace Parker filled out her bracket, sending Ole Miss home in the first round:
Well, turns out that Parker was right. Ole Miss did not have a great showing during its return to the national stage. An early 13-0 run for South Dakota put them up 32-16, a lead that the Rebels were never able to overcome, despite admirable fight from the team.