Ole Miss defeats Missouri 76-69
Ole Miss Edges Missouri in Thrilling Conference Showdown
The University of Mississippi Rebels hosted their arch-rivals, the University of Missouri Tigers, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Monday night. In front of a raucous home crowd, Ole Miss emerged victorious with a 76-69 win over the visiting Tigers.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets throughout the first half. As the buzzer sounded to end the initial 20 minutes, Ole Miss found themselves up by just one point, trailing 36-37. The Rebels would take control of the tempo in the second half, using their high-powered offense to build a seven-point lead.
Ole Miss senior guard AJ Storr led the charge, scoring 26 points on 4-of-6 three-point attempts and shooting 50% from the field. His performance was complemented by a strong all-around effort from Malik Dia, who chipped in with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.
The Tigers, meanwhile, struggled to contain Storr and company. Missouri's Mark Mitchell led his team with 20 points, including 77.8% shooting from the field and seven assists.
In terms of advanced statistics, Ole Miss showed a slight edge in efficiency. The Rebels shot an effective field goal percentage (eFG%) of 50.0%, while their free throw rate was 31.1%. Missouri, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers, committing 13 in the losing effort.
The victory marked a significant win for Ole Miss, as they improved to [insert ranking]. For Missouri, it was a tough road loss against a quality opponent, but one that provides a valuable learning experience heading into their next matchup.
As the Rebels celebrated their hard-fought victory, they were buoyed by the raucous support of their home crowd. The win marked another successful chapter in Ole Miss' 2026-27 season, as they look to continue their push for conference supremacy.
Box Score
* Ole Miss: 76
+ AJ Storr - 26 points, 4/6 3PT, 50% FG
+ Malik Dia - 21 points, 11 rebounds, 1 ast
+ Koren Johnson - 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 stl
* Missouri: 69
+ Mark Mitchell - 20 points, 77.8% FG, 7 assists