Tuesday night’s quarterfinal matchup with Georgia Tech was microcosmic of the 2016-17 campaign for the Rebels. Coming into the game, Ole Miss had built considerable momentum with upset victories over Monmouth and Syracuse, beating both on their respective home courts. With an opportunity to capitalize on that momentum, in a nationally televised game, the Rebels faltered, once again.
The atmosphere Tuesday night was electric; the Pavilion was filled to near capacity, rivaling only the arena’s inaugural night January 2016. Because the contest was part of postseason play, student ID tickets weren’t available. Perhaps understanding the disruptive impact an engaged crowd can have, head coach Andy Kennedy purchased tickets for the first 1,300 students that showed up for the game.
Rebels fall to Georgia Tech 74-66 in NIT semi-finals
