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Showdown at The Pavilion: Ole Miss Rebels Host Troy Trojans in Men's Basketball Clash

As the Ole Miss Rebels gear up to face the Troy Trojans at The Pavilion at Ole Miss, fans are brimming with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The Rebels, coming off a nail-biting victory against the UCF Knights on December 10th with a score of 70-68, are looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage once again.


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In that game, the Rebels showcased their resilience and ability to close out tight games. Despite being tied ten times and experiencing ten lead changes throughout the contest, they managed to eke out a win. This kind of grit will be essential when they take on the Trojans.


The previous performance against Mount St. Mary's on December 6th also adds to the optimism surrounding the team. With an impressive 77-68 win under their belts, where they dominated in points off turnovers (18) and fast-break points (18), it's clear that when Ole Miss gets rolling, they can be hard to stop.


However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge some areas for improvement. In both games mentioned above, turnovers were an issue for MISS – totaling 15 against UCF and 13 versus Mount St. Mary's – which could prove costly if not addressed.


On December 2nd against Memphis Tigers at home court where attendance was roaring with nearly full capacity of fans cheering them on; this energy seemed infectious as MISS turned up their game in second half scoring an incredible 50 points leading them towards an exhilarating victory of 80-77 over MEM.


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for MISS to tighten up their defense and maintain offensive efficiency which has been reflected through high field goal percentages in recent games - notably shooting at a solid rate from beyond the arc (50 percent) against Memphis Tigers.


Troy Trojans will certainly pose challenges; however based upon recent performances by both teams there is reason for Rebel fans feel confident about securing another win especially given MISS’s strong assists-turnover ratio which stood at an impressive figure during last few matches indicating smart ball movement and decision-making by players like Jarkel Joiner who has been instrumental this season so far contributing significantly across various metrics including scoring assists steals etc.,


As we look ahead towards this exciting encounter scheduled for December 20th starting from midnight Eastern Time zone all eyes will be set upon how well can MISS leverage its strengths while addressing any weaknesses before stepping onto court once again where supporters can catch live action via SEC Network+ online platform ensuring not miss any moment from this thrilling collegiate basketball showdown!

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