Ole Miss Rebels Set to Clash with Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend Showdown

As the Ole Miss Rebels prepare to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 25th at 1:00 PM EDT, promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The Rebels come into this game on the back of a solid victory against Marquette's Golden Eagles. In that match-up, Ole Miss showcased their ability to control the game both offensively and defensively. They outrebounded their opponents by ten boards, pulling down 43 rebounds compared to Marquette's 33. This rebounding strength could be crucial against Notre Dame.

Offensively, Ole Miss displayed efficiency from inside the arc with a forty-four percent shooting rate on two-point attempts and managed an equally impressive forty percent from beyond the three-point line. Their scoring was well-distributed across quarters but notably surged in the second and fourth periods where they scored twenty-two and eighteen points respectively.

Defensively, they held Marquette to just thirty-four percent shooting from the field and forced seventeen turnovers while committing fifteen themselves. This resulted in thirteen points off turnovers for Ole Miss – an area they will look to exploit again versus Notre Dame.

The venue could play a significant role as playing away can often present challenges; however, Ole Miss has shown resilience on neutral grounds which bodes well for this encounter.

Fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend or tune in remotely for what is set up to be an exciting contest between these two teams. The Rebels will aim to continue building upon their winning ways as they take on Notre Dame Fighting Irish this coming Monday at Purcell Pavilion – tip-off is slated for noon Central Time (CT).