Can Ole Miss Bounce Back After Auburn's Dominant Display at Neville Arena?

In a clash of collegiate titans, the Ole Miss Rebels, ranked 22nd, faced off against the 13th-ranked Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena. The Rebels' record now stands at a challenging 59-82 defeat against the Tigers. The game saw the home team take an assertive stance from the get-go, ending with a score that reflected their dominance on court.

The Ole Miss Rebels entered Neville Arena with determination but found themselves outpaced by a relentless Auburn offense. Despite putting up a valiant effort, the Rebels were unable to match the scoring efficiency of their opponents. The first half concluded with Ole Miss trailing behind as they managed to score only 27 points compared to Auburn's commanding 46 points.

The second half saw some improvement from Ole Miss as they added another 32 points to their tally; however, it was not enough to close down the gap created by Auburn's consistent performance which added another 36 points in this half. The Rebels showcased tenacity in defense with an impressive count of ten steals and three blocks throughout the game but still fell short against Auburn’s five blocks and nine steals.

Offensively, Ole Miss struggled with field goal attempts making only 21 out of 57 shots resulting in a modest shooting percentage of thirty-seven percent overall. Their three-point attempts were also lacking efficiency; hitting just four out of seventeen attempts leaving them at twenty-four percent from beyond the arc. However, they did perform better inside painting scoring twenty-eight points and showed resilience at free throw line making thirteen out of eighteen shots for seventy-two percent accuracy.

Rebounding was one area where both teams were neck-and-neck; however, despite grabbing thirty rebounds – fourteen offensive and sixteen defensive – this did not translate into controlling possession as evidenced by their seventeen turnovers during playtime.

Looking ahead for fans of Ole Miss is an opportunity for redemption when they host Arkansas Razorbacks at The Pavilion at Ole Miss on January 24th starting at 8:00 PM Central Time. This encounter promises to be another exciting chapter in college basketball that can be watched nationally on ESPNU channel two hundred eight.