Memphis Hosts No. 16 Ole Miss in Key Non-Conference Basketball Matchup

The Tigers aim to bolster their NCAA Tournament résumé against the surging Rebels, who bring a six-game win streak to FedExForum.

Memphis (9-3) faces No. 16 Ole Miss (11-1) in their non-conference finale, a game with significant implications for NCAA Tournament seeding.
The Tigers have seven Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins this season; a victory over Ole Miss would give them the most such wins in the country.
Ole Miss enters the game on a six-game win streak and boasts a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, driven by strong offensive efficiency and defense.
Key players include Memphis' PJ Haggerty, coming off a 24-point performance, and Ole Miss’ Sean Pedulla, who averages 14.8 points per game.
Injury updates note Memphis’ Tyrese Hunter managing a knee issue but playing, while Ole Miss’ Matthew Murrell recently returned from a lower-body injury.