Missouri basketball at Ole Miss scouting report, score prediction

The Tigers are on top after two games.

Missouri basketball has opened SEC play with a marvelous pair of wins, first knocking off the reigning national champions, Florida, at home, before heading on the road and beating Kentucky for its first win at Rupp Arena in 10 historic attempts.

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After a wretched non-conference run in December, Mizzou (12-3, 2-0 SEC) is one of five SEC teams to open league play with two wins.

To go 3-0, the Tigers are taking a visit to an Ole Miss team that is yet to find its stride after making the Sweet 16 last year (5 p.m., CT, SEC Network).

The Rebels (8-7, 0-2) are on the other end of the SEC standings after losses to Oklahoma and Arkansas to open league play. Head coach Chris Beard’s team also lost four straight over a stretch of non-conference play.

Can Mizzou keep its perfect start intact?

Here’s what you need to know about Ole Miss before the Saturday evening game in Oxford, Mississippi.

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Ole Miss HC Chris Beard wants his team to play faster

Jan 25, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard talks with guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

After a loss to Arkansas on Wednesday, Beard said he hadn’t had as much fun in a game since the stars who brought Ole Miss to the second weekend of March — Sean Pedulla, Matthew Murrell and more — last season were playing for his team.

That’s because he saw some aggressiveness, as the Rebels cut a 16-point deficit to just four late in the game.

“This is one of the slowest-paced teams we’ve ever had, and we’re just pleading with the guys to play faster,” Beard said, per the Clarion Ledger. “I think tonight we did a better job of that.”

That speaks to a larger trend that will be worth paying attention to when Mizzou shows up.

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In the Rebels’ seven losses this season, they’ve been in bottom half of the country for offensive rebounding rate…

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