Mississippi has a key player back for its visit to Minnesota's Barn with a women's Sweet 16 at stake
By Patrick Donnelly
Published on March 21, 2026.
The Mississippi Rebels are set to play in Minnesota's Williams Arena with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. The Rebels, who were ranked as high as No. 13 in the AP Top 25 this season, lost their last four games after losing their key player, Sira Thienou. She returned to the court in a recent game against Gonzaga after being sidelined due to a bone bruise. Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin credits her return to leadership and ability to build bench for times like that. The team's performance was praised by players and coaches alike. The crowd at Williams Arena was about 4,000,000 strong, but many players felt it was the loudest they'd ever heard.
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