Ole Miss Rebels Set to Face Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Upcoming Men's Basketball Clash

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to take on the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Rebels have been showing strong performance in their past games, which could give them an edge as they head into this matchup.

Looking back at their recent encounters, the Rebels have demonstrated a potent offense with an impressive 89 points against Southern Miss and 74 points against Troy. Their scoring efficiency is notable, with field goal percentages of 49 percent and 46 percent respectively in these games. Moreover, their three-point shooting has been exceptional, hitting an astonishing 58 percent against Southern Miss.

Defensively, Ole Miss has shown they can be disruptors on the court. In their game against Troy Trojans, they managed to secure 16 steals which contributed to a significant number of points off turnovers. This defensive tenacity combined with an assists turnover ratio of over two in two out of three past games suggests that Ole Miss is not only scoring effectively but also taking care of the ball.

Rebounding has been another area where Ole Miss has excelled; they've consistently outrebounded their opponents and have used this advantage to create second-chance opportunities.

The venue for the upcoming game could influence its outcome as well. Playing at Neville Arena may present challenges for the visiting team due to unfamiliarity with the court and potential home crowd support for Auburn Tigers.

Fans should expect Ole Miss to leverage its offensive firepower while maintaining defensive pressure throughout the game. If they continue on this trajectory and manage to adapt quickly to playing away from home, there's potential for a very competitive contest.

The scheduled date for this exciting matchup is January 21st at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. Fans can catch all the action live on SEC Network (channel 611) starting at 1:30 AM UTC (January 20th - local time).