Oxford has proven to be challenging for Tennessee over the last several years, and tonight was no different. The 7th-ranked Volunteers opened SEC play against Ole Miss on the road, and they quickly realized that they had a difficult night ahead.
The Rebels, losers of four of their last six, jumped out to an early lead midway through the first half. Ole Miss worked their way to a 20-15 lead, thanks to a hot start from Amaree Abram. Kermit Davis needed someone to step up behind Matthew Murrell, and Abram was the answer early on, hitting two quick three-pointers.