BILOXI, Miss. (Interstat) — AJ Storr scored 21 points to lead Mississippi to a 71-67 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday at Keesler Federal Park. The Rebels improved to 6-4, while the Golden Eagles fell to 6-5.

Mississippi held a narrow 31-29 halftime lead before both offenses improved after the break. The Rebels scored 40 second-half points to secure the victory. Isaac Taveras led Southern Mississippi with 20 points, and Tylik Weeks added 18 points and four assists. Kezza Giffa supported Storr for Mississippi with 13 points.

The Rebels’ next game is Wednesday at Alabama A&M in Tupelo. Southern Mississippi hosts Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday.