Needing a win to regain control of its hopes for hosting post season baseball, Ole Miss returned to Swayze Field on Friday night after a week off to recover from a heartbreaking finish in Fayetteville last weekend. The No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels defeated the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies 5-3 on Friday night, securing the first game of the weekend series and moving to 33-17 (13-12) on the season. After back-to-back disappointing outings, Rebel ace Hunter Elliott was back in command, throwing six innings, allowing two runs and recording 11 strikeouts in Friday night's win. Rebel Ace Sets Tone in Series Opener May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) comes off the field and celebrates with teammates during the game with Florida in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Elliot weathered the Aggies' early swings, as they barreled up pitches but hit them right at Ole Miss defenders.…