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Ole Miss Rebels Host Detroit Mercy Titans at The Pavilion in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Ole Miss Rebels gear up to face the Detroit Mercy Titans at The Pavilion at Ole Miss, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of basketball. With the scheduled tip-off on November 15th, the Rebels have a chance to capitalize on their home-court advantage and deliver another thrilling performance.


Jan 14, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Amaree Abram (1) reacts during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The recent form of Ole Miss has been a testament to their resilience and ability to execute under pressure. In their last outing against Eastern Washington Eagles on November 11th, they showcased a robust defense coupled with an aggressive offense that led them to a comfortable 75-64 victory. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up 14 steals and blocked three shots, disrupting the Eagles' rhythm throughout the game.


Offensively, Ole Miss displayed efficiency inside the paint with a field goal percentage of around 47 percent and converting over half of their two-point attempts. This inside dominance is likely to be pivotal against Detroit Mercy as well. Moreover, their ability to convert points off turnovers – totaling 17 in that game – could play a significant role in establishing an early lead against the Titans.


While focusing on Ole Miss's strengths is crucial, it would be unwise to overlook Detroit Mercy's potential threat. The Titans will come into this match looking for an upset and will rely heavily on their own offensive strategies to challenge the Rebels' defense.


However, based on previous performances including games against Alabama State Hornets where they won by ten points (69-59) despite shooting just under 37 percent from field goals shows that even when not shooting at their best, OMR can find ways to win through sheer determination and defensive effort.


One area where OMR may need improvement is from beyond the arc; they shot only around 25 percent from three-point range against EWU which could prove costly if not addressed by game time against DET.


Fans should expect OMR’s players like those who excelled in past games – contributing significantly both offensively and defensively – will once again rise up for this challenge. It’s these individual performances combined with team synergy that make OMR such an exciting team this season.


With all eyes set on November 15th at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi fans are encouraged not only attend but also tune into SEC Network+ online for live coverage starting at 8:00 PM ET. This matchup promises intensity and high-level basketball as both teams vie for victory in front of what is expected be an electric crowd ready cheer home side onto another win!

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