The Ole Miss Rebels are gearing up for a showdown with the Texas Longhorns this Saturday, and it’s a big one! Chris Beard is back in his old stomping grounds, and the Rebels are looking to end their losing streak at Moody.
Currently, Ole Miss stands at an 11-1 overall record but has faced some challenges in the SEC with a 3-6 mark. On the flip side, Texas, led by Sean Miller in his first season, sits at 14-9 overall and is even in conference play at 5-5. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, but Texas seems to have found their groove lately—while Ole Miss is eager for a bounce-back performance!
Last Game Out: Ole Miss
The Rebels faced a tough loss against the Vols, falling 84-66 at Rocky Top. Here’s a quick breakdown of that game:
- Fouls: 25 personal fouls—yikes!
- Three-Point Shooting: Only 9 of 24 attempts (37.5%).
- Field Goals: Allowed Tennessee to shoot 44.8% (26 of 58).
- Assists: Just 7 dimes, while forcing 8 turnovers with 6 steals.
- Rebounding: Totaled 20 boards, with only 5 offensive rebounds.
- Free Throws: Made 13 of 21 attempts (61.9%).
Despite the loss, AJ Storr shined for Ole Miss, scoring 15 points on 6 of 14 shooting in just 23 minutes on the court!
Struggles and Stats
The Rebels have been wrestling with consistency on both ends of the court. Offensively, they’re averaging only 74.1 points per game, ranking them at 194th nationally. Their passing game has also been underwhelming, sitting at 220th with just 13 assists per game.
Here’s a snapshot of their current stats:
- Turnovers: 9.9 per game
- Personal Fouls: 19.6 per game
- Rebounds: 35.0 per contest
- Three-Point Shooting: 34.1% (166 of 487)
- Free Throw Percentage: 73.8%
Defensively, they’re forcing 11.8 turnovers and allowing an average of 71.8 points per game (131st in college hoops). They need to tighten up those numbers if they want to take down Texas!
Last Game Out: Texas
The Texas Longhorns are riding high after their recent victory over South Carolina, winning 84-75!
- Rebounding Machine: Texas dominated the boards with a total of 37 rebounds—22 defensive and 15 offensive!
- Free Throw Frenzy: The Longhorns capitalized on South Carolina’s fouls, hitting 29 out of 36 free throw attempts for an impressive 80.6% success rate.
- 3-Point Precision: From beyond the arc, Texas nailed 7 of 19 shots, giving them a solid 36.8% shooting percentage.
- Field Goals: They finished the game shooting 42.9% (24 for 56) from the field. Meanwhile, South Carolina shot at 50.0% (27 for 54), but it wasn’t enough.
Dailyn Swain was a standout player, scoring 22 points in just 38 minutes, along with 10 rebounds and 3 assists. Talk about a performance!
With a season record of 14-9, the Longhorns are looking to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive as they prepare to face Beard’s squad next.
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Texas a whopping 75.6% chance of winning, while the Rebels come in at just 24.4%. Can they keep the Rebels’ losing streak going? We’ll find out soon!
Ole Miss 365 will be live from the Moody Center in Austin at 1 PM CT on ESPN 2 for all the action!