Ole Miss basketball has a chance to bounce back from an overtime loss to top 25 Tennessee when it hosts Mississippi State in Oxford tonight. It’s the oldest rivalry in the SEC set for its 265th edition on the hardwood.
The Rebels (8-5, 0-1 SEC) have not had an inspiring season thus far, dropping its last two games and seeming to lack an offensive identity while battling injuries. The Bulldogs (10-3, 1-0 SEC) are currently on a four game win streak and coming off an upset of Arkansas.
This next fact will undoubtedly be mentioned at some point in the broadcast a few times, but Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis’ father, Kerm Sr.