Rebel basketball faces competitive SEC play

Jaylen Murray dribbles the ball during a game against Oral Roberts on Nov. 21, 2024. Photo by Daniel LaubhanWhile most students were on winter break away from Oxford, the Ole Miss basketball teams moved into SEC play, with both scoring big wins and facing tough losses.

Men’s

In his second season with the Rebels, head coach Chris Beard has the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team at 4-1 in SEC play and 15-3 overall.

Ole Miss traveled to rival No. 15 Mississippi State on Saturday, Jan. 18 in hopes of continuing an undefeated conference streak, but the Rebels fell short in overtime, losing 84-81.

To tip off conference play, Ole Miss hosted Georgia at home on Jan. 4. The Rebels trailed by two at the half…