Ole Miss and Vanderbilt Basketball Games Rescheduled Due to Weather

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced significant changes to the basketball schedules for both the Ole Miss and Vanderbilt teams due to inclement winter weather affecting Oxford, Mississippi. The men's basketball game between No. 18 Vanderbilt and Ole Miss, originally set to take place in Oxford, will now be held at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on Saturday at 5 p.m. This adjustment flips the home-and-home series, with the teams scheduled to meet again in Oxford on March 4. All tickets purchased for the original game will be honored for the rescheduled matchup.

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In addition, the Ole Miss women's basketball game against Auburn has also been relocated to Birmingham, Alabama. This game, initially scheduled for February 1 in Oxford, will now take place on February 2 at Legacy Arena, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and tip-off at 6 p.m. Admission to this game will be free to the public.

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The weather conditions have severely impacted the Ole Miss campus, which has been closed since January 26 due to icy conditions, power outages, and downed trees. The Sandy and John Black Pavilion, the Rebels' basketball arena, is currently being utilized as a warming center. The campus is expected to remain closed until February 8, further complicating the scheduling of athletic events.

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As of now, the Vanderbilt women's basketball team is ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press top 25 and No. 6 in the USA Today/WBCA Coaches poll, marking their first appearance in the top 10 since the 2001-02 season. They hold a 20-1 overall record and are 6-1 in SEC play. The Commodores are set to face Ole Miss, who is currently ranked No. 17 in both the AP and coaches polls, with a record of 17-4 and 4-2 in SEC play.

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The SEC has stated that the changes were necessary due to the hazardous weather conditions affecting the Oxford area. Vanderbilt's athletic department has confirmed that all tickets for the original games will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.

Ole Miss moves men's basketball game to Nashville

While the SEC's decision to relocate games has been met with understanding due to safety concerns, some fans have expressed disappointment over the changes, particularly those who had planned to attend the games in Oxford.

Ole Miss moves men's basketball game to Nashville

The Ole Miss women's basketball team will face Vanderbilt on January 30 and then Auburn on February 2, both at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. The men's team will play Vanderbilt in Nashville on January 31, with the return game scheduled for March 4 in Oxford.

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These adjustments highlight the ongoing challenges posed by winter weather in the region and its impact on college athletics.

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