Alabama beats Ole Miss 93-74 in SEC game

Oxford, Miss. — The Ole Miss men’s basketball team held a lead for much of the first half but was overwhelmed late as Alabama pulled away for a 93-74 victory Wednesday night at the SJB Pavilion.

Ole Miss (11-13, 3-8 SEC) started strong with a 5-0 run but Alabama (17-7, 7-4 SEC) responded with a 6-0 streak within the first three minutes. The game was closely contested, with Ole Miss holding a 22-20 lead with 12:43 remaining in the first half.

The Crimson Tide managed to take a narrow 32-30 lead at halftime after a late basket and a blocked shot by Zach Day kept the game within one possession. Alabama’s defense limited Ole Miss to their lowest first-half point total of the season, holding the Rebels to 32 points and 25% shooting on offense.

In the second half, Alabama quickly extended its lead, with a 51-38 advantage with 13:38 remaining. Ole Miss tried to rally, but Alabama remained in control until the final whistle. The Rebels will face Mississippi State on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., televised on ESPN2.

AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 27 points, tying his season high, while Eduardo Klafke nearly posted his first career double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. The Rebels’ shooting struggles continued in the second half, and Alabama’s offense was efficient throughout the game.

Ole Miss’s next game is Saturday against Mississippi State at home. Follow the team on X at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

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