Tuscaloosa News

No. 21 Ole Miss achieved a historic victory by defeating No. 4 Alabama 74-64 in Tuscaloosa, marking the Rebels' first-ever road win against an AP top-five team. This win also ended a 16-game losing streak against AP-ranked teams and secured Ole Miss's first 4-0 start in SEC play since the 2012-13 season. Malik Dia led Ole Miss with 23 points and 19 rebounds, showcasing a dominant performance. Alabama struggled with 24 turnovers, a season-high, and only managed four offensive rebounds. Nate Oats, Alabama's coach, expressed disappointment in his team's effort and preparation, stating, "I told our guys in the locker room after the game, we have to deserve to win, and we didn’t deserve to win this game." Alabama's record now stands at 14-3 overall and 3-1 in SEC play, while Ole Miss remains undefeated in conference play at 4-0 under the guidance of coach Chris Beard.