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Ole Miss holds off Auburn for first SEC win

The Ole Miss men’s basketball team has found that winning feeling again.

After a three-game losing skid, the Rebels returned to conference play and defeated Auburn 72-61 at the Pavilion on Wednesday.

With Khadim Sy’s best performance of the season and a solid rebounding night by Austin Crowley, the Rebels were able to get their first SEC win of the season.

Battling a string of injuries and illnesses throughout the first six weeks of the season, Sy led Ole Miss (6-3, 1-1 SEC) with 13 points along with two rebounds.

“Seven weeks ago (Sy) may have been our best practice player.