Ole Miss and Mississippi State Set for SEC Rivalry Clash

No. 21 Ole Miss looks to extend its perfect conference record against No. 15 Mississippi State, which aims to rebound after back-to-back losses.

Ole Miss enters the matchup with a 15-2 record and an undefeated 4-0 start in SEC play, highlighted by a recent win over No. 4 Alabama.
Mississippi State, ranked No. 15, is 14-3 overall but has lost its last two games, including a blowout defeat to top-ranked Auburn.
Ole Miss forward Malik Dia delivered a standout performance against Alabama, scoring 23 points and grabbing 19 rebounds to lead his team.
Mississippi State has excelled at home with a 7-1 record but faces questions about resilience after its first two-game losing streak of the season.
The game marks the first meeting of the season between the two rivals, with Ole Miss showcasing strong defense and Mississippi State relying on its three-point shooting.