The University of Mississippi Athletics
Rebels Beat Shockers In Alaska, 80-68
11/18/2001 | Men's Basketball
Nov 18, 2001
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - Aaron Harper scored 18 points and Mississippi beat Wichita State 80-68 Sunday for fourth place in the Top of the World Classic.
Harper hit a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws during a 10-1 run that made it 28-20. He had 15 points in the first half.
The Rebels (2-1) extended their lead to 56-37 with just under 15 minutes remaining. Ole Miss shot 28-for-46 (.603) for the game.
Wichita State (1-2) closed to 70-61 behind Randy Burns' 15 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, with three minutes left.
C.C. McFall scored 14 for the Shockers.
Team Stats
UM
WSU
FG%
.609
.455
3FG%
.611
.471
FT%
.722
.800
RB
25
25
TO
14
13
STL
7
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
PRESSER | Ilias Kamardine (09-02-25)
Tuesday, September 02
PRESSER | Chris Beard (09-02-25)
Tuesday, September 02
PRESSER | Malik Dia & AJ Storr (08-07-25)
Thursday, August 07
PRESSER | Chris Beard (08-07-25)
Thursday, August 07