Ole Miss Stuns Auburn, Snaps Losing Streak

0:00On March 1st, Ole Miss pulled off a big upset Saturday night, beating Auburn 85-79 at Neville Arena. The win snapped two separate 10-game losing streaks for the Rebels, marking their first victory since January 17th against Mississippi State, and their first over Auburn since 2021. Ole Miss now stands at 12 and 17 overall, and four in 12 in the Southeastern Conference, while Auburn drops to 15 and 14, overall, and 6 and 10 in conference play. The Rebels shot 53 percent from the floor, 40 percent from beyond the arc, and 76 percent at the free throw line. They forced 14 turnovers while committing just nine, and made key plays down the stretch like threes, free throws, and a big dunk to seal it. Auburn grabbed more rebounds, but couldn't match Ole Miss in the paint, or from long range. Auburns and coaches highlighted the team's grit and positive locker room energy, despite the rough season. Padden Pinkins and AJ Store, each scored 26 points to lead the way, with James Scott

1:03blocking four shots in a standout effort. Auburn's Tahoe Petaford, top 24 points, but it wasn't enough to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. Ole Miss held a slim 38-37 lead at halftime, thanks to sharp three-point shooting and strong paint scoring. This victory show that can finally close out tight games after struggling in so many close losses this year. The Rebels head home for their final regular season games, hosting Vanderbilt Tuesday at 8 PM, and South Carolina Saturday at noon before the southeastern conference tournament in Nashville. They're focused on building momentum one match up at a time. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.�.