After a close start, Ole Miss pulled away late in the first half, securing a 42-31 halftime lead. Andy Kennedy’s team played a near perfect first half; it won the battle on the glass, committed fewer turnovers, shot 57 percent from the field and was 60 percent from beyond the arc.
It was senior night Saturday in The Pavilion, and seniors Rasheed Brooks and Sebastian Saiz received well-deserved send-offs. The two senior leaders combined for 17 points and 10 boards in the first half alone, both demonstrating the abilities that have made them household names in Oxford.
The flawless play was largely ignited by freshman point guard Breein Tyree and Sebastian Saiz.