Talaysia Cooper helps No. 21 Mississippi women defeat Louisiana Tech 69-53

OXFORD, Miss. -- — Talaysia Cooper scored 13 points and No. 21 Mississippi never trailed in a 69-53 victory over Louisiana Tech on Sunday.

Cooper made 1 of 6 shots from outside the 3-point line and 5 of 9 inside it for the Rebels (4-0). Rachael Okokoh added eight points and six rebounds off the bench, while Desrae Kyles grabbed 10 rebounds.

Jada Richard scored all nine of her points in the first half and Ole Miss turned a 21-12 first-quarter lead into a 40-18 advantage at halftime.

The two teams battled to a 16-all third quarter before seven players scored for the Lady Techsters (4-1) in winning the fourth 19-13.

Kaleigh Thompson and Alexia Weaver both scored 10 to lead Louisiana Tech.

Ole Miss, which has yet to play away from home, shot 48% overall but only 28% from distance — 5 for 18. The Rebels missed 6 of 10 free throws.

Louisiana Tech shot 39% and missed 10 of 13 from 3-point range. The Lady Techsters sank 10 of 15 foul shots.

The Rebels won the rebound battle 45-25 with 20 coming at the offensive end, leading to 24 second-chance points.

Louisiana Tech scored 23 points off 23 turnovers by the Rebels. Ole Miss scored 15 off 24 forced turnovers.

Up next

Louisiana Tech hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday.

Mississippi plays at No. 17 Ohio State on Wednesday.

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