In a thrilling matchup between No. 21 Ole Miss and No. 15 Mississippi State, the Rebels fought back in the second half to force overtime but ultimately fell 84-81. Mississippi State jumped out to an early lead, but Ole Miss stormed back in the second half, hitting nine threes and tying the game at 74 to force overtime. Despite a strong effort, Ole Miss was unable to secure the win, missing a game-tying three-point attempt as time expired in overtime.
Jaemyn Brakefield led the Rebels with a season-high 20 points and seven rebounds, while Sean Pedulla added 18 points and four assists. Four Rebels scored in double figures, showing a balanced offensive effort. The Ole Miss defense held a +5 advantage in turnover margin and a +11 margin in points off turnovers, continuing their strong defensive play this season.
Mississippi State had five players in double figures, with Riley Kugel leading the way with 21 points. The Bulldogs were able to hold off the Rebels in overtime and secure the victory.
Ole Miss will now return home to face Texas A&M on Wednesday, January 22, looking to bounce back from this tough loss. Fans can stay up-to-date on all the latest Ole Miss basketball news by following the Rebels on social media and subscribing to The Sip, the official newsletter of the team. Additionally, fans can download the new Ole Miss Sports app for access to a variety of team-related content.
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