No. 19 Ole Miss Rides Momentum into Rivalry Match Against No. 22 Mississippi State

Ole Miss seeks its fourth straight win while Mississippi State aims to recover from recent struggles in SEC play.

Ole Miss, ranked No. 19, has won three consecutive games, including a narrow victory over South Carolina led by Malik Dia's late-game heroics.
Mississippi State, ranked No. 22, has lost three of its last four games, with inconsistent offensive performances contributing to its struggles.
In their previous meeting on January 18, Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss 84-81 in overtime, showcasing a competitive rivalry.
Malik Dia of Ole Miss has emerged as a key player, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the final minutes of their latest win and averaging 9.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.
Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard leads the team with 17.6 points per game, while KeShawn Murphy contributes 11.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.