No. 23 Ole Miss Faces Arkansas in Key SEC Basketball Matchup
Ole Miss seeks its first SEC road win this season as Arkansas looks to rebound from a tough loss to top-ranked Tennessee.
- Ole Miss (12-2, 1-0 SEC) enters the game ranked No. 23 after a strong defensive performance in a 63-51 win over Georgia.
- Arkansas (11-3, 0-1 SEC) aims to recover from a 24-point loss to No. 1 Tennessee, where rebounding was a major issue.
- The Razorbacks are undefeated at home this season (8-0) and have historically dominated Ole Miss, winning nine of their last 11 matchups.
- Key players include Sean Pedulla for Ole Miss, averaging 14.1 points per game, and Adou Thiero for Arkansas, leading with 16.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
- Betting odds favor Arkansas (-3.5), but Ole Miss's recent defensive strength and Arkansas's struggles against Power 5 teams add intrigue to the matchup.