Ole Miss Rebels Outpace Missouri Tigers with Second Half Surge
In a tightly contested matchup at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion, the Ole Miss Rebels secured a 76-69 victory over the Missouri Tigers. This win brings the Rebels' record to 1-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-1. The game was marked by several lead changes and ties, but ultimately it was Ole Miss who emerged victorious.
First Half
The first half saw both teams battling for dominance on the court. The Rebels managed to edge out a slight lead with a score of 37-36 by halftime. Key contributions came from AJ Storr, who showcased his shooting skills early on, contributing significantly to Ole Miss's points tally. On the defensive end, Corey Chest made his presence felt with crucial blocks that helped keep Missouri's offense in check.
Second Half
The second half proved pivotal as Ole Miss ramped up their performance. With an impressive display of teamwork and strategic plays, they outscored Missouri 39-33 in this period. Malik Dia stood out with his commanding presence under the basket, securing rebounds and adding essential points for his team. The Rebels' bench also played a crucial role by contributing 41 points overall.
Final Outcome
Despite Missouri's efforts to close the gap led by their efficient field goal percentage of 49 percent, they couldn't overcome Ole Miss's momentum in the latter stages of the game. Notably, James Scott provided solid defense that limited Mizzou’s scoring opportunities during critical moments.
As part of our post-game report Ole Miss Rebels analysis reveals that their ability to capitalize on turnovers was instrumental in securing this win; they scored 18 points off turnovers compared to Missouri’s nine.
Looking ahead for post-game thoughts Ole Miss Rebels fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as their team is set to face Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on January 14th at 7:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all action live on ESPNU.
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