Ole Miss basketball was coming off a three game losing streak which saw two overtime losses then a 19 point blowout to MTSU this past Saturday. If Andy Kennedy and the Rebels expected to have a decent season then they would have to find a way to win games. They found the way to top Sam Houston State in a 82-69 win and improved their record to 5-4.
The Bearkats entered the matchup ranked 14th nationally in points allowed per game averaging 61.3 points. The Rebels countered the stiff Bearkats defense with strong forward and guard play.