Memphis Defeats No. 16 Ole Miss 87-70

The Memphis Tigers defeated No. 16 Ole Miss 87-70, concluding their non-conference play with a 10-3 record, positioning themselves favorably for March competitions. Memphis started strong, securing an early lead and maintaining it despite a late first-half surge from Ole Miss, which closed the gap to two points. In the second half, Memphis dominated the paint and free throw line, with Colby Rogers contributing a game-high 28 points, including six three-pointers. Moussa Cisse also stood out with a double-double performance against his former team. Ole Miss struggled with shooting, including a 36% field goal percentage, and was unable to capitalize on Memphis' turnovers. The game highlighted contrasting strengths, with Memphis leveraging their aggressive play style to counter Ole Miss's typically strong turnover defense.