Ole Miss overcomes adversity in Athens

Somehow, the Rebels came away with a double-digit win in Athens after battling injuries and the flu this week.

Ole Miss was shorthanded against Georgia on Saturday afternoon, including big-time players Jarkel Joiner and Matthew Murrell ruled unable to compete. Luis Rodriguez and Nysier Brooks were also battling through symptoms but were able to play.

Kermit Davis noted that he was only able to play seven or eight players against Georgia, but those players were able to get it done.

“Austin Crowley really ran our team and was great from the point guard spot, that was the best Jaemyn Brakefield has played this year because he confidently made shots, and it was just great for Tye Fagan to come…