The Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team, ranked No. 21, pulled off a remarkable upset against the No. 4 Alabama team, winning 74-64 in Tuscaloosa.
This victory not only marked Ole Miss’s first top-five road win in program history but also their first top-five win since 2001 and their first victory in Tuscaloosa since 2015.
The game was a testament to Ole Miss’s defensive strategy, which effectively stifled Alabama’s high-scoring offense, holding them to 64 points, significantly below their season average of 91.1 points per game.
Malik Dia was pivotal in this victory, securing a double-double with 23 points and 19 rebounds.
Coach Chris Beard’s tactical acumen was evident as his team executed a near-perfect game plan. This win leaves Ole Miss and Auburn as the only undefeated teams in SEC play at this juncture.