OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jasmine James scored 19 points, and No. 24 Georgia rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Mississippi 61-56 on Sunday.
Jasmine Hassell added 17 points for the Lady Bulldogs (19-6, 9-3 SEC).
Georgia wasted no time chipping away at Ole Miss’ 31-25 halftime lead, outscoring the Lady Rebels 13-7 to open the second half.
Valencia McFarland had 15 points and Maggie McFerrin added 12 for Ole Miss (10-14, 3-9).
James is from Memphis, Tenn., about 80 miles from Oxford.
