Ole Miss Defeats Louisville in SEC/ACC Challenge

Ole Miss rebounded from their first loss of the season with a commanding 86-63 victory over Louisville in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Despite being underdogs, the Rebels controlled the game with a strong defensive performance, limiting Louisville to 33% shooting from the field and just 16.7% from three-point range. The Cardinals struggled offensively, missing key players Kasean Pryor, Koren Johnson, and Aboubacar Traore due to injuries, which compounded their difficulties. Ole Miss capitalized on Louisville's 12 turnovers, converting them into 15 points, while also dominating inside with 48 points in the paint. Louisville's loss drops them to 5-3 for the season, with upcoming games providing a chance to regroup. The Rebels' victory improves their record to 7-1, showcasing their resilience following a narrow defeat to Purdue.