Cotie McMahon Dominates + Tennessee in Trouble? | SEC Women’s Basketball Breakdown

Originally recorded on February 17th, 2026 | In this episode of themidMAJORS, Tacarra and Courtney break down Cody McMahon’s dominant performance and what it means for Ole Miss basketball in the SEC. The SEC continues to prove why it’s the toughest conference in women’s college basketball, and we analyze how coaching culture, team dynamics, and player accountability are shaping the season.We dive into Tennessee’s ongoing struggles, the impact of coaching changes, injury protocols in women’s basketball, and why pride in the uniform still matters. Is Tennessee rebuilding — or losing its identity?We also spotlight mid-major standout Taylor Shurik, discuss transition defense adjustments, and preview key matchups including LSU vs Ole Miss. Plus, we talk Duke’s resurgence in the ACC and what strong leadership means for a program’s future.Press Conference Footage Credit:Original Source: Rocky Top Insider  Video Title: Lady Vols Basketball HC Kim Caldwell, Talaysia Cooper REACT to Loss at Ole Miss ‪@rockytopinsider‬All rights belong to the original content owner and the University of Tennessee.This footage is used for commentary, criticism, and analysis purposes under Fair Use (Section 107 of the Copyright Act) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.