Ole Miss Rebels vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 18 | 46 | |
MISS | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Pedulla hits 6 3-pointers to lead No. 19 Ole Miss to 77-46 win over Southern Miss
BILOXI, Miss. -- — Sean Pedulla scored 18 points on six 3-pointers to lead No. 19 Mississippi to a 77-46 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday.
Jaylen Murray had 14 points and made four 3s for the Rebels (9-1) in the neutral-site game at Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Davon Barnes added nine points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Jaemyn Brakefield scored 10.
The Golden Eagles (4-6) were led by Denijay Harris, who had 16 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. But he got little support and Southern Miss shot just 16 of 49 (32.7%).
Pedulla had 15 points and five 3s by halftime to help the Rebels take a 38-28 lead that turned into a rout. Ole Miss outscored Southern Miss 39-18 in the second half.
Ole Miss: The Rebels continue to thrive against lesser competition, even with guard Matthew Murrell missing his second straight game with a lower-body injury.
Southern Miss: Harris made 6 of 12 field goals. The rest of the team went 10 of 37 (27%).
It didn't take long for Ole Miss to take control in either half. The Rebels scored 12 straight points and were up 16-2 less than seven minutes into the game and did it again with nine straight points to open the second half, including two inside baskets from Barnes and Murray's 3-pointer.
Ole Miss had nine 3-pointers in the first half and went 13 of 32 for the game (40.6%). Southern Miss struggled from the perimeter, making just four 3s in 23 attempts (17.4%).
Southern Miss hosts Lamar and Ole Miss hosts Southern on Tuesday night.
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Game Information
Biloxi, MS
Referee:Bharat Ramnanan
Referee:Shane Land
Referee:Devyn Page
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| South Alabama | 4-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Arkansas State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Georgia State | 4-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| App State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Texas State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 3-5 | 3.5 | 6-14 |
| Louisiana | 3-5 | 3.5 | 5-15 |
| James Madison | 2-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 3-16 |
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