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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

🥎Ole Miss Softball Dominates UT Martin in Run-Rule Doubleheader Sweep Ahead of SEC Showdown

Rebels explode for 22 total runs as Tenly Grisham, Persy Llamas and Lilly Whitten lead Ole Miss to commanding victories in Oxford before a marquee series vs. No. 4 Alabama.

OXFORD, Miss. | The Ole Miss Rebels delivered an offensive showcase Tuesday night, powering past UT Martin in a doubleheader sweep with a pair of run-rule victories at Ole Miss Softball Stadium.

The Rebels improved to 18-5 overall and a perfect 8-0 at home, defeating the Skyhawks 12-4 in six innings in Game 1 before closing the night with a 10-0 shutout in five innings. The dominant performance sets the stage for Ole Miss’ upcoming 2026 SEC opening series against No. 4 Alabama, one of the biggest early conference matchups of the season.

Ole Miss wasted little time asserting control, erupting for seven runs in the first inning of Game 1. After Tenly Grisham reached base to ignite the rally, the Rebels loaded the bases and never looked back. Freshman Madi George drove in the opening run before Cassie Reasner delivered a two-run single and Kennedy Bunker added another RBI knock.

The Rebels’ first-inning barrage continued as Laylonna Applin ripped a two-run double, pushing the lead to 7-0 and effectively putting the game out of reach early.

Ole Miss added insurance in the second inning when George and Reasner again sparked the offense, eventually extending the lead to 9-0. UT Martin briefly threatened with a solo homer in the fourth and a three-run rally in the fifth, but Ole Miss answered back quickly.

In the sixth inning, Persy Llamas delivered the dagger, crushing a two-run double that sealed the 12-4 run-rule victory.

The Rebels carried that offensive momentum straight into Game 2.

Once again, Grisham set the tone with a leadoff single before Llamas launched a two-run home run to open the scoring. The Rebels then turned the inning into a home-run parade. Taylor Roman blasted a three-run homer, and Grace Thompson followed with a solo shot, giving Ole Miss a commanding 6-0 lead before UT Martin could settle in.

Ole Miss continued to pile on runs in the second inning behind RBIs from George and Reasner to make it 8-0. In the third, Applin doubled ahead of Grisham, who drove her in with another extra-base hit. Llamas later added an RBI single to extend the lead to 10-0.

While the offense dominated headlines, pitcher Lilly Whitten was equally impressive in the circle.

Whitten carried a perfect game into the fourth inning and ultimately completed a shutout performance, allowing just two hits while striking out seven batters, one shy of her career high.

The commanding win capped a near-perfect day for the Rebels, who combined power hitting, aggressive base running and strong pitching to overwhelm the Skyhawks.

Now, the competition intensifies.

Ole Miss will open SEC play Friday night against No. 4 Alabama, a matchup that could shape the early conference standings. With the offense firing on all cylinders and the pitching staff showing depth, the Rebels appear poised to test themselves against one of the nation’s top programs.

First pitch for Game 1 of the series is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will stream on SEC Network+.

#OleMiss, #RebelSoftball🥎🔥, #SECSoftball🥎🔥,

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-- By Bronwyn A. Stone

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