Clash at The Pavilion: Ole Miss Rebels Host Mississippi State Bulldogs in Basketball Showdown

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to welcome the Mississippi State Bulldogs to The Pavilion at Ole Miss, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Rebels have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating an upward trajectory.

In their last game against Southern Miss Golden Eagles, the Rebels dominated with an impressive 89 points and maintained a solid defense with 11 steals. Their shooting was on point, hitting nearly 50 percent from the field and an exceptional 58 percent from beyond the arc. This offensive firepower was complemented by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 26 points off their opponent's mistakes.

Another notable performance came when they faced Troy Trojans at home. The Rebels' defense shined with 16 steals and eight blocks while maintaining discipline by committing only 12 personal fouls. Offensively, they were consistent with a field goal percentage of around 46 percent and converting opportunities into points in paint (32) and off turnovers (32).

Against California Golden Bears, Ole Miss continued its strong play by putting up 88 points. They demonstrated efficient ball movement resulting in 21 assists and protected possession well with just eight turnovers. Their shooting remained steady as they made half of their two-point attempts and excelled from three-point range at a rate of over 57 percent.

The upcoming game is expected to be influenced by these trends as well as the home-court advantage at The Pavilion—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could energize the Rebels further.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for January 31st at The Pavilion at Ole Miss or tune into SEC Network channel number six hundred eleven for live coverage starting from one thirty AM UTC time zone.