Overview
- Ole Miss led 31-23 at halftime after an 18-4 surge, then saw Austin Peay answer with a 14-0 run that cut the gap to 48-46.
- A 10-0 reply starting at the 5:24 mark restored control for the hosts, with AJ Storr contributing 11 points.
- Malik Dia posted 18 points and seven rebounds, and Ilias Kamardine added 15 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
- Collin Parker paced Austin Peay with 18 points and eight boards, freshman Zyree Collins scored 17 before fouling out with 1:01 left, and Rashaud Marshall added 14.
- Postgame, Chris Beard brought his starters to the press conference and criticized the team’s rebounding and defensive focus.