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Ole Miss University in overtime at Bridgestone Arena as Arkansas University turns free throws into the edge

The Ole Miss University Landsharks moved to 90-93 after a 93-90 overtime result against the Arkansas University Razorbacks at 3:30 PM EDT, and the Hogs entered with a 17-0 tag from the semifinal setting.


Mar 14, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) brings the ball up court A| during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

First half


The Ole Miss University Rebels put up 36 in the first half while shooting 50 percent from the field with 42 points in the paint.


The Rebels created 8 steals and converted pressure into 11 points off turnovers while committing 11 turnovers as a team.


The Arkansas University Razorbacks carried 37 into the break behind 15 assists and 23 fast break points.


The Hogs also built an 11-point biggest lead while collecting 44 total rebounds to the Rebels’ 31.


Second half


The Rebels added 43 in the second half and finished at 63 percent on 2-point shots with 21 makes in the paint on 72 percent paint finishing.


Ole Miss University received 30 bench points while recording 5 blocks and 13 second chance points.


The Razorbacks answered with 42 in the second half and produced 25 second chance points on 14 offensive rebounds.


Arkansas University also earned 31 free throw attempts and made 23 while the Rebels went 11-for-14 at the line.


Mar 14, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Mississippi Rebels forward James Scott (4) dunks the ball over against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overtime


The Rebels scored 11 in overtime after the game featured 11 ties and 13 lead changes across the neutral-site session.


Arkansas University scored 14 in overtime and finished with 9 turnovers, 9 steals, and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.67.


Ole Miss Rebels post-match stats showed 9 assists against 11 turnovers and an assists-to-turnover ratio of 0.82 as the Hogs’ free throw volume tilted the extra session.


Key Rebels notes


AJ Storr came in off the prior outing with 24 points on 56 percent shooting, and the Rebels again leaned on interior production shown by 42 paint points in this semifinal.


Malik Dia’s previous line of 16 points and 5 rebounds matched a Rebels front line that totaled 8 offensive rebounds in this game.


James Scott’s earlier 9 rebounds and 3 blocks aligned with Ole Miss University finishing this contest with 5 blocks despite Arkansas University’s 44-rebound night.


Ilias Kamardine’s prior 3 steals fit a Rebels defense that forced 9 Arkansas University turnovers and produced 8 steals overall in the post-game report Ole Miss Rebels.


Mar 14, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against Mississippi during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

What it meant at the horn


The Ole Miss Rebels coach post-game reaction centered on a team foul count of 22 against Arkansas University’s 10 while both sides reached 90-plus points on national television.


The post-game thoughts Ole Miss Rebels also pointed to Arkansas University’s 31-14 edge in free throw attempts as the difference in a 93-90 overtime finish.


Fans can rewatch the ESPN broadcast from 3:30 PM EDT, dig into the neutral-site recap details, and share this article with other Rebels supporters.

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