Ole Miss dominates Southern Miss with Sean Pedulla's six 3-pointers

In a decisive college basketball game on Saturday, December 14, 2024, No. 19 Ole Miss faced Southern Miss in a neutral-site matchup at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss. Ole Miss showcased a strong offensive display, with Sean Pedulla leading the charge. He scored 18 points, including six 3-pointers, helping his team secure a comfortable 77-46 victory. The Rebels started the game explosively, establishing an early lead of 16-2 and maintained control throughout the match. Jaylen Murray contributed significantly as well, adding 14 points, including four 3-pointers, while Davon Barnes not only scored nine points but also achieved a career-high with 11 rebounds. Jaemyn Brakefield rounded out the scoring with 10 points. The team's performance was particularly impressive in the second half, where they outscored Southern Miss 39-18, demonstrating their dominance as the game progressed. Southern Miss struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 16 of 49 field goals for a shooting percentage of 32.7%. Denijay Harris was the standout player for the Golden Eagles, scoring 16 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. However, he received little support from his teammates, as the rest of the Southern Miss roster combined for a mere 10 of 37 shooting, leaving them trailing significantly. Despite the loss, this game highlighted Ole Miss’s ability to perform well against weaker competition. The Rebels are continuing their season with a 9-1 record, even in the absence of guard Matthew Murrell, who missed his second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Louisiana’s Southern Miss, on the other hand, now stands at 4-6 and will seek to regain momentum as they look forward to hosting Lamar in their next match.