Clash at Mississippi Coast Coliseum: Ole Miss Rebels vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Ole Miss Rebels gear up for their upcoming encounter against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Rebels have been showing a form that could be described as nothing short of impressive, and their recent performances suggest they're ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.
In their last game on December 10 against UCF Knights, the Rebels secured a narrow victory with a final score of 70-68. Despite being outrebounded by the Knights who had 39 rebounds to their 29, and committing more personal fouls (23 to UCF's 22), Ole Miss managed to maintain a solid field goal percentage of 44 percent and an even better three-point percentage at 40 percent. Their resilience was evident as they fought hard for every point, showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
The game before that, played on December 6 against Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, saw an even stronger performance from Ole Miss. They emerged victorious with a score of 77-68. Their shooting was remarkable; they boasted a field goal percentage of nearly half at 48 percent and were successful on eight out of ten free throws attempted. The team also demonstrated excellent ball distribution with an assist-turnover ratio above one.
However, it was in the December 2 game against Memphis Tigers where we saw what this team is truly capable of when pushed into a corner. Trailing by seven points at halftime, Ole Miss turned things around in spectacular fashion during the second half to win by three points with an ending scoreline reading an impressive 80-77 in favor of the Rebels.
What stands out about this team is not just its ability to shoot effectively but also its defensive solidity – blocking ten shots against Memphis while stealing six times shows they can dominate both ends of the court when required.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will certainly pose a challenge; however, based on recent performances and statistics from past games – particularly noting how well-rounded Ole Miss has been playing – it seems likely that fans will witness another strong display from them come game day.
Supporters should mark their calendars for December 23rd at Mississippi Coast Coliseum where tip-off is scheduled for around mid-evening local time. For those unable to attend in person, unfortunately no broadcast networks have been announced yet but stay tuned for updates regarding potential live coverage options so you don't miss any action from what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.