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No. 25 Ole Miss Stuns No. 14 Kentucky with Record-Breaking Win

Ole Miss secures its largest-ever victory over Kentucky, fueled by a dominant first half and sharp shooting.

  • Ole Miss defeated Kentucky 98-84, marking its largest margin of victory over the Wildcats and its first win against a ranked Kentucky team since 2011.
  • The Rebels delivered a commanding 54-31 halftime lead, shooting 54.7% overall and making 13 three-pointers, including nine in the first half.
  • Matthew Murrell led Ole Miss with 24 points, hitting six three-pointers, while Dre Davis and Malik Dia contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively.
  • Kentucky's Amari Williams recorded the program's fourth-ever triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, but the team struggled defensively and missed injured guard Lamont Butler for the third straight game.
  • Ole Miss committed just one turnover in the game and capitalized on Kentucky's mistakes, outscoring them 9-0 off turnovers.
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