Rebels Edge Out Tigers in a Nail-Biter at The Pavilion

In a closely contested matchup, the Ole Miss Rebels emerged victorious over the Auburn Tigers with a final score of 58-55. The Rebels now hold an unblemished record, while the Tigers fell to their first defeat. The game was marked by intense competition and neither side willing to give an inch.

The Pavilion at Ole Miss witnessed a fierce battle where the home team displayed remarkable resilience. Despite accumulating 21 personal fouls, the Rebels managed to secure 10 blocks and 8 steals which were crucial in halting the Tigers' advances. With an assist-turnover ratio of 0.65, they showed better control over their play compared to their opponents.

The Rebels' offensive efforts were spearheaded by their ability to dominate inside, scoring 34 points in the paint against the Tigers' 24. Their two-point shooting percentage stood at a solid 41 percent as they made good use of their attempts from close range.

On defense, Ole Miss outrebounded Auburn with a total of 43 rebounds—20 defensive and an impressive haul of 15 offensive rebounds which led to vital second-chance points totaling up to 15 for the game. This rebounding effort was significant given that both teams had equal opportunities on turnovers with each committing just one team turnover.

Auburn's performance was notable for its free-throw accuracy; they shot an impressive 83 percent from the line but struggled from beyond the arc and within it as well—shooting only at a rate of three-pointers made on four attempts and making just under one-third of their two-point shots.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Ole Miss will face off against Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville on January 14th at around mid-afternoon local time. Fans eager to support can catch all live action broadcasted as it unfolds on that day.