Ole Miss Tops Oklahoma 87-84 Behind Sean Pedulla's 26 Points

In a thrilling matchup, Sean Pedulla led Ole Miss to a critical 87-84 victory over Oklahoma, scoring a game-high 26 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 18.3 seconds remaining. The win snapped Ole Miss's three-game losing streak, improving their record to 20-9 overall and 9-7 in the Southeastern Conference, securing their NCAA Tournament hopes. Oklahoma, despite a strong performance from freshman Dayton Forsythe, who scored 25 points, suffered their seventh loss in eight games, falling to 17-12 overall and 4-12 in the league. The Rebels initially led by as many as 11 points in the first half, but the game remained tightly contested with neither team leading by double digits after halftime. Ole Miss's Matthew Murrell converted crucial free throws in the final moments to seal the win. Both teams are now looking ahead to their upcoming games against ranked opponents, with Ole Miss facing No. 5 Tennessee and Oklahoma taking on No. 14 Missouri.