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Ole Miss Rebels Triumph Over Georgia Bulldogs in Overtime Thriller at Stegeman Coliseum

The Ole Miss Rebels emerged victorious against the Georgia Bulldogs with a 97-95 win, improving their record to 1-0. The Bulldogs now stand at 0-1 after this intense matchup. The game was held at the Stegeman Coliseum, where both teams displayed remarkable performances.


Jan 14, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Travis Perry (11) shoots over Georgia Bulldogs forward Justin Abson (25) during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Georgia Bulldogs taking an early lead with a score of 40 points compared to the Rebels' 35. The Dawgs capitalized on their defensive prowess, managing to block several attempts by Ole Miss and maintaining a strong presence in rebounds. However, AJ Storr from the Landsharks made significant contributions by scoring crucial points and assisting his teammates effectively.


Second Half


In the second half, Ole Miss turned up their offensive game, scoring an impressive 52 points while limiting Georgia to just 47. Corey Chest played a pivotal role during this period with his relentless defense and ability to secure rebounds for his team. Malik Dia also contributed significantly by adding essential blocks that disrupted Georgia's rhythm.


Jan 14, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) dribbles against Georgia Bulldogs forward Kanon Catchings (6) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overtime


As both teams were tied at the end of regulation time, overtime was inevitable. During this decisive period, Ole Miss managed to outscore Georgia with ten points against eight from the home team. Kezza Giffa's performance was instrumental as he delivered key assists that led to successful field goals for Ole Miss.


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Jan 14, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard AJ Storr (2) dribbles defended by Georgia Bulldogs forward Kanon Catchings (6) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

For fans eager for more action-packed games involving these talented squads: mark your calendars! On January JanuaryJanuaryJanuary17th17th17th17th2026202620262026at8:308:308:308:30PM PM PM PMEDTEDTEDTEDT,theRebelsthe Rebelsthe RebelstheRebelswill face off against Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogsin Starkville Starkville StarkvilleStarkvilleat Humphrey Coliseum HumphreyColiseumHumphreyColiseumat HumphreyColiseumatHumphreyColiseumatHumphreyColiseumatHumphreyColiseumatHumphrey Colosseumin what promises promisespromisespromisestopromise topromisetopromise topromise topromiseto be another thrilling thrillingthrillingthrillingmatchup matchup matchupmatchupbroadcast broadcastbroadcastbroadcaston SEC Network SEC Network SEC NetworkSECNetwork


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