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Rebels Rally to Edge Bulldogs in a Close Encounter at The Pavilion

The Ole Miss Rebels, with a recent victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, have improved their record to an impressive standing. In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats at The Pavilion at Ole Miss, the Rebels emerged victorious with a final score of 86-82.


Dec 5, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) reacts during the second half against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The home team displayed remarkable resilience and teamwork throughout the match. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.14, they showcased efficient ball handling and playmaking skills against the Bulldogs' ratio of 1.27. The Rebels' defensive efforts were also noteworthy as they managed to accumulate 12 steals over the course of the game.


Offensively, Ole Miss was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 12 three-pointers at a solid rate of 40 percent accuracy. Their sharpshooting was complemented by an equally impressive performance inside the paint where they scored 32 points. Furthermore, their free-throw shooting was reliable as they made good on 77 percent of their attempts from the line.


In contrast to their opponents who had no blocks in this encounter, Ole Miss managed to deny two shots which contributed significantly to maintaining their lead. Despite committing one more personal foul than Mississippi State's total count of fifteen fouls, it did not deter them from playing aggressively on both ends of the floor.


A key factor in this matchup was how each team capitalized on turnovers; while both teams took care not to give away possession cheaply with zero team turnovers each, it was Ole Miss who excelled in converting these opportunities into points – scoring eighteen compared to just four by Mississippi State.


The Bulldogs did put up strong numbers themselves; shooting an impressive field goal percentage at fifty-four percent and dominating inside with forty-four points in paint along with securing sixteen second-chance points thanks largely due to twelve offensive rebounds.


As we look ahead for Ole Miss Rebels fans eagerly awaiting more action-packed basketball games like this one – mark your calendars for February third when your team will face off against Auburn Tigers right here at The Pavilion at Ole Miss located in Oxford MS starting five o'clock PM Central Time zone broadcasted nationally via SEC Network channel six hundred eleven for all supporters wishing not miss out any part of what promises be another exciting game day experience!

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