If Ole Miss was going to find a way to start the season 2-0 in the SEC, they needed a big offensive night from someone, great team defense, and solid play around the basket. According to my math, check, check, and check on their way to an 82-67 win over Auburn.
The Rebels used an explosive first half on offense to jump out to a 13-point lead, which they, despite some quality efforts to do so, never relinquished in the second half. Terence Davis of HE COULD PLAY TWO SPORTS, BOB fame, dropped a double-double on Auburn, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, as he filled the void created by Breein Tyree’s rather off-night.