Tuesday night featured a packed slate of men’s hoops and was highlighted by a first-time top-5 road win for No. 21 Ole Miss who took down No. 4 Alabama. Here’s how it happened:
Ole Miss upsets No. 4 Alabama, 74-64
No. 21 Ole Miss delivered a statement win Tuesday night, toppling No. 4 Alabama 74-64 on the road to hand the Crimson Tide their first SEC loss of the season. Led by center Malik Dia’s commanding 23-point, 19-rebound double-double, the Rebels controlled the game down the stretch.
After a back-and-forth first half, Alabama held a slim 36-32 advantage at the break, but Ole Miss took over in the second half. The Rebels capitalized on Alabama’s poor ball-handling, forcing 21 turnovers and converting them into 19 points. Sean Pedulla added 12 points and four assists, while Matthew Murrell chipped in 11 points, including two key three-pointers during a decisive second-half run.
Alabama’s high-powered offense struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 25% from beyond the arc. Despite 15 points from Aden Holloway and 11 from Mark Sears, the Crimson Tide couldn’t overcome their turnover troubles. Grant Nelson finished with nine points and eight rebounds but missed crucial free throws down the stretch.
The victory marked a historic milestone for Ole Miss, as it was the Rebels’ first-ever road win over a top-5 opponent. Now 15-2 overall and 4-0 in SEC play, Ole Miss remains unbeaten in conference action and solidifies its status as a legitimate contender.
