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Will Ole Miss Rebels Overcome the Missouri Tigers in Columbia?

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to face the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Rebels have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, with a notable victory against the Tigers and a close game against the 15th-ranked Gamecocks.


Jan 24, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Missouri Tigers guard/forward Kobe Brown (24) shoots as Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) and Mississippi Rebels forward Jayveous McKinnis (0) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous encounter with the Tigers, Ole Miss showcased an impressive second-half surge, scoring 49 points to secure a win. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal, hitting 52 percent from beyond the arc. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 13 times.


The following game saw them fall short against Kentucky's Wildcats despite another strong showing from three-point range and fast break points. The Rebels' defense managed to block six shots but struggled with free throw accuracy at only 56 percent.


Jan 24, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) drives to the basket as Missouri Tigers guard D'Moi Hodge (5) defends during the second half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Most recently, in a tight contest with South Carolina's Gamecocks, Ole Miss displayed efficient field goal shooting at 51 percent and improved ball handling with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.63. Yet again, they demonstrated resilience in paint scoring and defensive rebounds but fell just short of victory.


As they head into enemy territory on March 3rd at Mizzou Arena – known for its raucous atmosphere – maintaining composure will be key for Ole Miss. Fans can expect to see whether their team can capitalize on fast break opportunities while tightening up defense against Missouri's offensive threats.


Jan 24, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Tye Fagan (14) shoots for three during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming clash promises excitement and is set to test whether Ole Miss can continue improving its assist-to-turnover ratio while keeping personal fouls in check. With both teams familiar with each other’s playstyles from past encounters this season could provide an edge for either side.


Fans looking forward to this matchup should mark their calendars for March 3rd at Mizzou Arena; tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM local time (US/Central). The game will be broadcasted nationally on SEC Network (channel 611), ensuring supporters won't miss any action regardless of where they are.

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