Ole Miss faces Arkansas in SEC Tournament opener

Ole Miss men's basketball, the No. 8 seed in the SEC Tournament, prepares to face No. 9 seed Arkansas on Thursday, March 13, after both teams secured their spots in the postseason. Coach Chris Beard emphasizes the importance of the Rebels being true to their identity and playing their best game to achieve success, reflecting on their strong season highlighted by wins against top teams. Arkansas enters the matchup fresh off a narrow victory over South Carolina, where they nearly squandered a significant lead but ultimately secured a 72-68 win. Both teams are aiming for a strong performance, with Ole Miss looking to maintain momentum from their prior victory over Arkansas earlier this season. The stakes are high as Ole Miss seeks to solidify its NCAA Tournament position while Arkansas aims to enhance its seeding. The game is set to air at noon CT on the SEC Network.