No. 25 Ole Miss defeats No. 14 Kentucky 98-84

No. 25 Ole Miss achieved a significant victory over No. 14 Kentucky with a commanding 98-84 win, marking their first triumph over a ranked Kentucky team since 2011. Matthew Murrell led the Rebels with 24 points, including six three-pointers, as Ole Miss built a substantial halftime lead of 54-31. The Rebels displayed remarkable efficiency, shooting 54.7% overall and committing just one turnover, while dominating the boards with a 24-9 advantage in assists. Dre Davis and Malik Dia contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively, while Jaylen Murray recorded a season-high 10 assists. Despite Amari Williams' triple-double for Kentucky, the Wildcats struggled, particularly in the first half, shooting only 38.7%. The loss marked Kentucky's fourth defeat in five games, raising concerns for first-year coach Mark Pope as they face a tough schedule ahead.