No. 25 Ole Miss Wins in Southaven Over Colorado State

No. 25 Ole Miss defeated Colorado State 84-69 in a basketball game held in Southaven, Mississippi. The Rebels, led by Jaylen Murray with 16 points and Mikeal Brown-Jones with 14, built an early lead and maintained control despite a second-half rally from Colorado State. Jalen Lake and Nique Clifford were top scorers for the Rams, with 21 and 18 points respectively, but their efforts fell short. Ole Miss showcased a strong performance with efficient shooting, only four turnovers, and a solid defense. The Rams, who were picked seventh in the preseason Mountain West Conference poll, struggled with turnovers and could not recover from their first-half deficit. This victory maintains Ole Miss's unbeaten record, emphasizing their strong non-conference play this season.