- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Ole Miss Rebels (8-5) head to the Lloyd Noble Center this Saturday to compete against the Oklahoma Sooners (10-3).
In their latest matchup, the Ole Miss Rebels secured a dominant victory over Alcorn State, clinching the game with a score of 79-43. Ole Miss showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 47.0% (31 of 66) and converted 10 of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they were highly efficient, sinking 7 of 8 free throw attempts, resulting in an 87.5% success rate. The Rebels dominated the boards, grabbing 51 rebounds—15 offensive. They tallied 18 assists, forced their opponents into 11 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, Ole Miss restricted Alcorn State to a mere 24.6% shooting (14 of 57). Alcorn State managed 8 assists and 6 steals but struggled to rebound, finishing with 23 boards (6 offensive and 17 defensive) and no blocks. At the free throw line, they shot 73.3%, making 11 of 15 attempts, and converted 4 of their 17 three-point shots. The foul counts were 13 for Ole Miss and 14 for Alcorn State.
Kezza Giffa had a notable performance, shooting 57.1% from the field and recording 2 assists in 26 minutes of play. He contributed 14 points on 4 of 7 shooting.
Currently, Ole Miss holds a record of 8-5 for the season, averaging 74.6 points per game (ranking 251st nationally), while shooting 45.4% from the field. They are hitting 34.3% of their three-point attempts (96 of 280) and boast a free throw percentage of 73.5%. As a unit, Ole Miss grabs 36.3 rebounds per game and has amassed 190 assists this season, placing them at 216th in Division 1. They average 11.1 turnovers and commit 18.2 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Rebels force an average of 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.8 personal fouls. They hold opponents to a 33.8% success rate from beyond the arc and rank 46th in the nation for points allowed per game (66.5). Ole Miss allows an opponent shooting percentage of 41.0% (296 of 722) and concedes an average of 33.7 rebounds per game, ranking 100th in Division 1 for assists surrendered, with 164 given up this season.
In their last game, the Oklahoma Sooners achieved a convincing victory, defeating MVSU 93-69. On the boards, Oklahoma allowed MVSU to collect 15 total rebounds (5 offensive). They shot 50.0% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 16 attempts, and were successful on 13 of 16 free throws (81.3%). The Sooners limited MVSU to 24 of 51 shooting from the field, marking a 47.1% shooting percentage for their opponents. Oklahoma, for their part, shot 33 of 57 from the field, closing at 57.9%. They were effective from distance, hitting 14 of 32 shots (43.8%). They capitalized on the 18 fouls committed by MVSU, which afforded the Sooners 17 free throw opportunities. In total, the Sooners turned the ball over 7 times while securing 8 steals in the game. Oklahoma tallied 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 32.
Kuol Atak was a key player for the Sooners, hitting 9 of 14 shots (64.3%) and grabbing 5 rebounds. He finished with 24 points in 26 minutes of play, adding 2 assists to his game stats.
Oklahoma currently stands at 10-3 for the year. The Sooners average 17.2 fouls per game and convert free throws at a rate of 72.9%. They dish out 16.8 assists per game (ranking 69th nationally) and turn the ball over 9.4 times per contest. Scoring 1,136 points so far this season, they average 87.4 points per game. As a team, Oklahoma shoots 48.5% from the field, ranking them 64th in Division 1.
Defensively, Oklahoma allows opponents to shoot 35.9% from three (111 of 309) and permits a free throw percentage of 74.2%. They surrender 13.4 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking 190th and 116th, respectively. The Sooners rank 166th in Division 1 for points allowed, yielding 72.4 points per game. They force opponents into 11.7 turnovers per game and permit a shooting percentage of 42.0% from the field (ranking 108th nationally).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Oklahoma
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