Ole Miss defeats Alcorn St 79-43

Ole Miss Dominates Alcorn State in Statement Win

OXFORD, MS - The Ole Miss Rebels proved that they are a force to be reckoned with on the hardwood, dominating visiting Alcorn State 79-43 in front of their home crowd at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion.

The game was a statement win for the Rebels, who never trailed in the second half. At halftime, Ole Miss led by a slim margin of 12 points, but it was only the beginning of a blowout victory. The Rebels outscored Alcorn State 42-18 in the second half, with their largest lead coming at 40 points.

Ole Miss' star guard Kezza Giffa led the way for the Rebels, scoring 14 points on 2-for-4 three-point shooting and 57.1% field goal percentage. James Scott chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal, while Patton Pinkins dished out four assists.

For Alcorn State, Tycen McDaniels was the lone bright spot, scoring 17 points on 50% shooting from the field. Nick Woodard added five points, six rebounds, and three assists for the visiting squad.

The Rebels' balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for Alcorn State to handle. Ole Miss shot 47.0% from the field, including 60.0% from two-point range, while holding Alcorn State to just 25.0%. The Rebels also outrebounded their opponents 53-28.

The game was a testament to Ole Miss' growing confidence and depth. With this win, they continue to make a statement in the non-conference schedule and position themselves for success in the SEC.

Game Highlights

* Ole Miss led by as much as 40 points, with its largest lead coming at 40-8.

* The Rebels outscored Alcorn State 42-18 in the second half.

* Kezza Giffa scored 14 points on 2-for-4 three-point shooting and 57.1% field goal percentage.

* James Scott chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal.

Advanced Statistics

* eFG%: Ole Miss (54.5%), Alcorn State (28.1%)

* True Shooting%: Ole Miss (56.8%), Alcorn State (33.8%)

* OREB%: Ole Miss (30.2%), Alcorn State (28.6%)