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Ole Miss Upsets Alabama 80-79 in SEC Quarterfinals

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) defeated Alabama 80-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Nashville, marking a 15th-seeded upset.
Ole Miss had lost 12 of its last 13 regular-season games, yet shot 46 percent and led by 14.
AJ Storr scored 17 points for Ole Miss, and Labaron Philon led Alabama with 28.
Ole Miss advances to the semifinals against Arkansas or Oklahoma, with potential NCAA bid implications.

History

Historical Context

In 1983, North Carolina State University, a sixth seed, stunned the basketball world by winning the NCAA Championship against heavily favored Houston. This victory, led by coach Jim Valvano, exemplified the unpredictability of the tournament, where lower-seeded teams can triumph. Ole Miss's recent upset over Alabama echoes this legacy, highlighting the significance of momentum in NCAA tournament play.

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Story summary

The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) defeated Alabama 80-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Nashville, marking a 15th-seeded upset.
Ole Miss had lost 12 of its last 13 regular-season games, yet shot 46 percent and led by 14.
AJ Storr scored 17 points for Ole Miss, and Labaron Philon led Alabama with 28.
Ole Miss advances to the semifinals against Arkansas or Oklahoma, with potential NCAA bid implications.

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