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Ole Miss Rebels Set to Clash with South Carolina Gamecocks at The Pavilion

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to host the South Carolina Gamecocks, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. With recent performances painting a picture of resilience and tactical prowess, the Rebels have shown they can hold their own on the court.


Feb 11, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard TJ Caldwell (2) defends South Carolina Gamecocks guard Chico Carter Jr. (2) during the second half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Gamecocks, despite a valiant effort, the Rebels fell short by just three points in a nail-biting finish. They demonstrated strong offensive capabilities with a field goal percentage of 51 and were particularly effective from inside the paint, scoring 28 points. However, turnovers proved costly as they gave away 11 points from these mistakes.


The subsequent game saw an impressive victory over Auburn's Tigers where Ole Miss showcased their ability to bounce back. They improved on protecting possession with only eight turnovers and capitalized on this by scoring 13 points off turnovers. Their free-throw accuracy was commendable at 76 percent which could be crucial in close game situations.


Feb 11, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Tye Fagan (14) dribbles as South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Most recently against Mississippi State's Bulldogs, Ole Miss emerged victorious once again in another high-scoring affair. Their defensive efforts shone through with an impressive twelve steals leading to 18 points off turnovers. Furthermore, their assist-to-turnover ratio was exceptional at over three assists per turnover indicating efficient ball movement and teamwork.


As we look ahead to this matchup against South Carolina Gamecocks, it is evident that maintaining control of the ball will be key for Ole Miss. Capitalizing on fast-break opportunities and continuing their strong performance from behind the arc where they've been shooting at forty percent will also be vital components if they are to secure another win for their home crowd.


Feb 11, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) dribbles as Mississippi Rebels forward Robert Allen (21) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on February 24th at The Pavilion or tune into SEC Network channel 611 nationally as both teams take center stage at 2:30 PM Central Time (3:30 PM Eastern Time).

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