The Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team lost to Michigan State 73-70 in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday, March 28, in Atlanta at the State Farm Arena.
In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Ole Miss defeated No. 11 seed North Carolina 71-64. The Rebels were up by as many as 22 at the start of the second half until the Tar Heels cut it to four with just five minutes left. The Rebs won thanks to a big three by guard Sean Pedulla in the closing minutes and escaped with the win.
In the round of 32, the Rebels climbed to an 11-point halftime lead against three seed Iowa State, and they never looked back.