Ole Miss Rebels Fall Short Against North Carolina State Wolfpack Despite Strong Second Half Rally

The Ole Miss Rebels faced off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the First Horizon Coliseum, resulting in a 76-62 defeat for the visiting team. This outcome leaves the Rebels with a record of 0-1, while the Wolfpack improve to 1-0.

First Half

The game began with a dominant performance from NC State, who quickly established control by scoring 45 points in the first half. The Pack's effective shooting and strong defensive play limited Ole Miss to just 26 points. The Landsharks struggled to find their rhythm offensively, with turnovers proving costly as they attempted to keep pace.

Second Half

In contrast, the second half saw an invigorated effort from Ole Miss as they outscored NC State by five points. Malik Dia was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. His efforts helped narrow what had been a substantial deficit earlier in the game. However, despite their improved performance and tactical adjustments that led to more fast break opportunities and points off turnovers, it wasn't enough for Ole Miss to overcome NC State's initial lead.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, it was NC State's consistent play throughout both halves that secured their victory over Ole Miss. The Pack capitalized on their early advantage and maintained composure under pressure from a resurgent Rebel side in later stages of play.

Looking ahead for fans eager for more action: mark your calendars! The next opportunity to support your team comes soon when they face Alcorn State Braves at home on December 29th at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford. Catch all live coverage via SEC Network starting at 8:00 PM EDT.

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