Rebels Rally in Overtime to Edge Out Gators 77-67 at Exactech Arena
The Ole Miss Rebels, with a hard-fought overtime victory, edged out the Florida Gators 77-67. The Rebels' resilience was on full display as they overcame an early deficit to secure the win. The Gators, despite a strong start, were unable to maintain their lead and succumbed in the additional period.
The game began with the Ole Miss Rebels facing an uphill battle as they trailed behind after the first quarter with only 9 points against the Gators' 19. However, as the match progressed, Ole Miss found their rhythm and began chipping away at Florida's lead. By halftime, they had added another 17 points to their tally while holding Florida to 15 in that quarter.
Ole Miss continued their upward trajectory into the second half of play. They posted an impressive 19 points in both third and fourth quarters while showcasing a robust defense that limited Florida's scoring opportunities. This consistent performance forced the game into overtime after both teams were locked at equal scores by regulation time's end.
In overtime, Ole Miss dominated with a remarkable show of strength and focus. They racked up an additional 13 points while stifling Florida's offense which could only muster three points during this decisive period.
Statistically speaking, Ole Miss showcased superior rebounding capabilities throughout the contest with a total of 55 rebounds compared to Florida’s mere 27. Their defensive efforts were further highlighted by securing five blocks and eleven steals over four quarters plus overtime.
Offensively for Ole Miss, two-point attempts were made frequently but only converted at a rate of forty-four percent; however, free throws proved more fruitful with seventy-two percent accuracy from thirty-two attempts contributing significantly to their final score tally.
Despite committing twenty personal fouls and turning over possession twenty-four times – matching exactly that of turnovers forced upon them – it was clear that offensive rebounds played a pivotal role for Ole Miss who gathered twenty-five such chances leading directly to eighteen second-chance points.
Looking ahead for fans of The University of Mississippi team: The Pavilion at Ole Miss will be hosting another exciting matchup when Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs visit Oxford on February 18th at around three o'clock local time (3:00 PM CST). This upcoming game promises another opportunity for fans to rally behind their team either live from The Pavilion or through broadcasts available for viewing pleasure.