A back-and-forth, foul-laden affair saw Ole Miss prevail over Memphis on Saturday, 85-77. Sebastian Saiz and Deandre Burnett led all Rebel scorers with 20 and 19 points, respectively. Eight of Burnett’s came from the charity stripe.
Journeyman legend coach Tubby Smith is in his first yer heading up Memphis hoops, and his Tigers are ranked 97th in KenPom’s offensive efficiency ratings. He’s enjoying the services of Dedric and K.J. Lawson this year, who are currently averaging 37 points and 20 rebounds per game combined.
Ole Miss took a 47-37 first half advantage with the help of a handful of runs, an attractive three-point buzzer-beater by Cullen Neal, and some Saiz heroics.