The Lady Rebels have had a remarkable season thus far and deserve a lot of credit for what they have managed to achieve. The had some huge upsets including victories over LSU and Vanderbilt.But last night put them over the top as they defeated the Defending National Champion, Maryland, on route to a Sweet Sixteen Appearance. They caused turn over after turnover to keep Maryland out of their game plan and disrupt their offense. It paid off as the Lady Rebels took a big lead early scoring 42 points off of Maryland turnovers. Then all they had to do was hold off a vicious comeback attempt in the last five minutes to seal the victory.
What lead the Rebels was the solid back court of guards that were simply too quick for
Maryland. Ashely Awkward and Alliesha Easley scored 22 and 16 points respectfully. But the big hero last night was the same one its been for four years, Armintie Price. She will go down as one of the greatest athletes in Ole Miss history after her amazing career. She scored 29 points but even more amazing are her steals. She currently has 125 steals on the season. If she nabs four more steals she will be one of two collegiate players to ever collect 2,000 points, 1000 rebounds, 400 assists, and 400 steals. Next up to reach the Elite Eight the Lady Rebels face three seeded Oklahoma.
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