OXFORD, MS -- Ole Miss (20-14) continued its journey through the 2017 NIVC, this time facing fellow SEC foe, Georgia (22-12). The Rebels started off slow in the first set, but quickly found its momentum, hitting .290 by the end of the match and committing just nine errors en route to the 3-0 sweep of the Bulldogs.
Emily Stroup was once again spectacular for Rebels, finishing with a game-high 15 kills, five digs and one ace. Kate Gibson led the defense with 12 digs on the afternoon. Ole Miss has dropped just one set in the tournament.
Majesti Bass paced Georgia with 12 kills and added a block as well. Kendall Glover was the defensive standout of game, totaling a game-high 20 digs. Twenty-one attacking errors eventually led the defeat for Georgia, ending its 2017 season.
Ole Miss moves into the semifinals where they'll await the winner of Syracuse and West Virginia.