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Ole Miss Rebels Set to Clash with Missouri Tigers at The Pavilion

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to host the Missouri Tigers at The Pavilion at Ole Miss, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Rebels have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games. With an impressive victory over Southern Miss where they scored 89 points and maintained a high two-point percentage of 45 percent, the team demonstrated their offensive prowess.


Mar 4, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Aidan Shaw (23) dunks the ball as Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) defends during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Rebels' ability to convert from beyond the arc was on full display against Troy, hitting an impressive 42 percent of their three-point attempts. Their defensive game was equally strong with 16 steals contributing to a significant number of points off turnovers. This balance between offense and defense has been key in their victories.


Against California Golden Bears, Ole Miss continued this trend by shooting an outstanding 52 percent from the field and securing another win with an 88 point finish. Their free-throw accuracy stood out at an exceptional rate of 88 percent, highlighting their composure under pressure.


Mar 4, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) shoots as Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) defends during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game against Missouri Tigers is expected to be influenced by these trends as well as home-court advantage at The Pavilion – a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that often energizes the home team while imposing additional pressure on visitors.


Fans can anticipate another strong showing from Ole Miss based on these performances. They will look forward to seeing if the Rebels can maintain their high scoring efficiency and whether they can continue exploiting turnovers while keeping up their defensive intensity.


Mar 4, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard D'Moi Hodge (5) shoots against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Mark your calendars for February 18th when this exciting matchup will take place at The Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM local time (1:30 AM UTC), and fans not attending in person can catch all the action live on SEC Network (channel 611).

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