OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — Mississippi remained unbeaten Friday night, pulling away from Cal State Bakersfield for an 82-60 men’s basketball victory at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.

The Rebels improved to 4-0 behind a balanced offensive attack and a stifling defense that forced 11 turnovers. Ole Miss led 38-28 at halftime and extended its lead in the second half, capitalizing on 17 points off turnovers.

CJ Hardy led all scorers with 21 points for the Roadrunners, who fell to 2-2. AJ Storr paced the Rebels with 14 points. Mississippi shot 43.9% from the field and out-rebounded Cal State Bakersfield 14-9 on the offensive glass.