Mississippi Rolls Past Alcorn State in Opener
No. 19 Mississippi opened its women's basketball season with an 80-38 win over Alcorn State.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Basketball
No. 19 Mississippi defeated Alcorn State 80-38 to open the women's basketball season. Mississippi scored the opening six points, led throughout, and pulled away with a 16-2 run that put it ahead 79-35.
Why it matters
The win extends Mississippi's dominance over Southwestern Athletic Conference opponents and begins its season with a strong early statement. Alcorn State shot 31% from the field and 1 of 12 from three-point range, underscoring the margin of the result.
Jaida Civil led Mississippi with 17 points, and Jade Tillman grabbed 11 rebounds as Mississippi outrebounded Alcorn State 48-28. Mississippi's 102-7 record against SWAC members and 23-0 mark under McPhee-McCuin frame the lopsided result.
The players
Mississippi Rebels women's basketball
The University of Mississippi women's basketball program, coached by Yolett McPhee-McCuin, competes in the Southeastern Conference.
Alcorn State Braves women's basketball
The women's basketball program of Alcorn State University, a historically Black university in Lorman, Mississippi, competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The details
Mississippi scored the opening six points and never trailed, with Maya Anderson and Knisha Godfrey hitting consecutive late three-pointers to cap a 16-2 run. Jada Richard and Jade Tillman each added 14 points for Mississippi, while Talaysia Cooper scored nine in 22 minutes.
Timeline
Nov. 2: Mississippi defeats Alcorn State 80-38 to open the season.
Wednesday: Alcorn State hosts Mississippi University for Women.
Thursday: Mississippi hosts North Alabama.
Season Trajectory
Mississippi's 23-0 record against SWAC opponents under McPhee-McCuin reflects a long-running pattern of conference dominance. The opening win sets a strong early marker in a season that will test the program against stronger non-conference competition.
Fantasy and bracket watchers should note Jade Tillman's 14 points and 11 rebounds in the opener. Mississippi's upcoming home game against North Alabama on Thursday offers the next look at the roster's depth.
The takeaway
Mississippi's opener showed balanced scoring and rebounding, with four players reaching double figures in points or rebounds. Early results like this one give readers a clear baseline for judging the team as the season progresses.
What happens next
Mississippi hosts North Alabama on Thursday, and Alcorn State hosts Mississippi University for Women on Wednesday.
Further reading
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