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Men’s basketball opens season with home victory

Ole Miss opened up the 2015-2016 season with a 90-76 victory over Northwestern State, a stark contrast from the season-opening loss in 2014 to Charleston Southern.

Sam Finley (10) pushes the ball to make a dunk in Friday’s 90-76 season-opening win over Northwestern State. (Photo by: Marlee Crawford)

Ole Miss senior guard Stefan Moody led the way with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Moody tied his career high in points, set last February against Mississippi State. Moody garnered 16 of his 29 points in the second half, where the Rebels were able to close out the Demons.