Head Coach Chris Beard and Ole Miss Men’s Basketball had a scare on Saturday, Feb. 17 against the Missouri Tigers, a team that, in theory, was lesser competition. The Rebels, on the back of guard Matthew Murrell, pulled out a 79-76 win after taking and maintaining a late lead.
First Half
Coming off of a three-game losing streak to ranked opponents, the media and fans were curious how the Rebels would respond against the struggling Tigers. The answer? Just well enough to win. This was one of the more disappointing showings from a team that normally impresses and thrives on their home court.