Rebels' Rally Falls Short Against Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum
The Ole Miss Rebels faced a tough challenge against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, resulting in a 57-69 defeat. The Rebels now stand with their record reflecting the outcome of this encounter, while the Bulldogs improved theirs accordingly. The final score indicated a competitive game with multiple lead changes and ties throughout.
The Rebels started strong, outscoring the Bulldogs 14-12 in the first quarter. However, Mississippi State bounced back in the second quarter with 19 points to Ole Miss's 16. After halftime, Ole Miss surged to add 21 points to their tally but could not maintain this momentum into the final stretch of the game where they were held to just six points by a resolute Bulldog defense.
Despite falling short on overall points, there were notable performances from Ole Miss players who contributed significantly across various statistics. They managed three blocks and four steals during the game while also dishing out nine assists. Their effort on rebounds was commendable as they collected a total of 37 rebounds - 17 defensive and an impressive number of offensive rebounds at 14.
Ole Miss's shooting percentages tell part of today's story; they shot at forty-four percent from two-point range and thirty-nine percent for field goals overall but struggled beyond the arc with only seventeen percent from three-point distance. At free throw line, they made eleven out of seventeen attempts which rounded up to sixty-five percent completion rate.
In terms of scoring within different areas on court, Ole Miss secured eighteen points in paint and capitalized on turnovers by adding thirteen points off them. They also worked hard for second-chance opportunities leading to sixteen additional points.
On Mississippi State’s side, their dominance was particularly evident inside as they racked up forty points in paint compared to eighteen by Ole Miss. Their shooting efficiency was higher across all categories: fifty-four percent from two-point range, fifty percent field goal percentage and thirty percent from three-point land along with an impressive eighty percent free throw accuracy.
Looking ahead for fans of The University of Mississippi team; The next challenge will be against Georgia Lady Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum located in Athens GA on January 21st at noon Central Time (CT). Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds right there or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that day.