Ole Miss edges South Carolina 72-68 for second straight SEC road win

The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels secured a 72-68 victory over South Carolina, marking their second consecutive road win in SEC play. The game saw a pivotal performance from junior forward Malik Dia, who scored 12 of his 18 points in the final six minutes, including a crucial three-pointer that helped seal the win. Despite a 12-point lead being squandered in the second half, Ole Miss demonstrated resilience, with head coach Chris Beard praising their ability to perform in 'winning time.' South Carolina remains winless in SEC play, now sitting at 0-11, though Beard acknowledged their competitiveness throughout the game. Ole Miss aims to build on this momentum as they prepare to face Mississippi State at home next. The Rebels currently hold an 8-4 conference record and are in contention for a top-four seed in the upcoming SEC tournament.