Rebels Defense Stands Tall Despite Loss to Gamecocks at The Pavilion

The Ole Miss Rebels faced a challenging contest against the 20th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, concluding with a score of 72-59. The Rebels now stand with an unranked status while the Gamecocks improve their record. Despite a valiant effort, the Rebels fell short in their home venue, The Pavilion at Ole Miss.

The game was marked by intense defensive efforts from both sides. The Rebels showcased their defensive capabilities by amassing 11 blocks compared to just one from the Gamecocks. Additionally, Ole Miss managed to steal the ball six times during play. However, this staunch defense was not enough to secure victory.

Offensively, Ole Miss struggled with field goal attempts throughout the game, achieving only a 33 percent success rate compared to South Carolina's more efficient 44 percent. From beyond the arc, the Rebels were limited to just 19 percent shooting accuracy which significantly impacted their scoring potential.

In terms of rebounds, Ole Miss gathered a total of 34 rebounds but were outdone by South Carolina's dominant presence in this area with a total of 44 rebounds. This included an impressive number of offensive rebounds by South Carolina which contributed to their second-chance points tallying up to 16 points.

One notable incident for Ole Miss was an ejection that took place during play alongside one flagrant foul call against them. These events underscored a game fraught with intensity and high stakes for both teams involved in this conference matchup.

Despite these setbacks and challenges on court including nine turnovers for Ole Miss versus eleven for South Carolina – it is worth noting that both teams had equal remaining timeouts reflecting how closely contested this match was until its conclusion.

Looking ahead for fans of the Rebels: they can anticipate watching their team take on Alabama Crimson Tide at home in The Pavilion at Oxford on February 28th at 8:00 PM Central Time broadcasted on ESPN2 network. This upcoming encounter promises another opportunity for Ole Miss to display resilience and skill as they continue through their season schedule.