BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The Mississippi Rebels defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 83-75 in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game Friday night.

Mississippi built a substantial lead by halftime, outscoring Vanderbilt 44-25 in the first two quarters. The Commodores mounted a strong second-half comeback, outscoring the Rebels 50-39 after the break, but could not overcome the early deficit. The game, played at a neutral site, drew an attendance of 2,158.

With the result, Vanderbilt falls to 20-2 overall. Mississippi improves to 18-4. The total score surpassed the pregame over/under line.