Southern Mississippi 67, at Mississippi 71

BILOXI, Miss. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and missed opportunities, the Mississippi Rebels survived a gritty in-state challenge from the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, securing a 71-67 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Keesler Federal Park. The Rebels, who entered as overwhelming favorites, improved to 6-4, while Southern Mississippi fell to 6-5. The contest’s pivotal stretch arrived late in the second half, transforming a back-and-forth affair into a decisive separation. With just over four minutes remaining and Mississippi clinging to a 58-55 lead, the Rebels unleashed a critical 6-0 run that ultimately sealed… Read more...