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Tide mounts last-minute comeback, defeats Rebels 82-79

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The Ole Miss women’s basketball team (10-14) lost a closely contested home game to Alabama (15-11) on Sunday by a score of 82-79.

The Rebels led for most of the game but failed to seal the deal in the dying moments, running into foul trouble and committing a game-changing turnover.

Ole Miss started out strong and took an early lead, up 14-6 within a few minutes. It led at the end of the first quarter 20-17.

The Crimson Tide did not roll over and fought hard throughout the second quarter, but the Rebels were able to maintain their lead.