Ole Miss Upsets Texas, Handing Longhorns SEC Exit
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ole Miss defeated Texas 76-66 Wednesday in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, advancing while ending the Longhorns' run. Malik Dia scored 23 points and the Rebels forced 13 turnovers, producing a 50-18 advantage in the paint and a decisive 24-5 bench scoring edge. Texas' Dailyn Swain posted 22 points and 12 rebounds but the Longhorns could not overcome turnovers and foul trouble. The result leaves Texas' NCAA Tournament prospects uncertain and keeps Ole Miss' season alive. Game details, quotes and statistics were reported across six news outlets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Jan. 5, 2023: Texas fired head coach Chris Beard.
- Jan. 15 (regular season): Ole Miss recorded a 97-95 win over Georgia, per AP.
- Regular season end: Articles report Ole Miss at 13-19 (4-14 SEC) and Texas at 18-14 (9-9 SEC).
- SEC Tournament first round (Wednesday): Ole Miss beat Texas 76-66; Malik Dia scored 23 points.
- SEC Tournament first round (same day): Auburn beat Mississippi State 77-61; Kevin Overton scored 22.
Why This Matters to You
This game impacts the NCAA Tournament landscape. If you're a college basketball fan, Texas' loss could shake up your bracket predictions. It also means more excitement in the SEC Tournament. Keep an eye on Ole Miss' next game.
The Bottom Line
Ole Miss' upset over Texas was a team effort, with a strong bench and dominant paint performance. Despite a tough season, they're not out yet. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good underdog story.
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Ole Miss benefited via a first-round SEC Tournament victory that keeps its season alive, provides positive exposure for coach Chris Beard, and highlights players such as Malik Dia and AJ Storr who produced key scoring contributions.
Texas suffered a damaging loss that undermines its NCAA Tournament resume, exposes late-season turnover and bench-scoring issues, and raises questions about consistency under coach Sean Miller.
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