The University of Mississippi Athletics
Ole Miss-Southern Miss Hoops Series Announced
10/23/2007 | Men's Basketball
The series will begin in Southaven at the
“We feel that this series will be great not only for both institutions but the entire state of
The rivalry will move from Southaven to
Each game will be treated as a neutral court for each team with game officials from both Conference USA and the Southeastern Conference.
“Larry and I both believe that the three-year series between Ole Miss and USM is good for basketball in our state,” said Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy. “I have great respect for the job Larry is doing, and I believe these three games will give our teams the challenges they need as they prepare for our conference schedules.”
The Rebels hold a 15-4 all-time edge in the series, which dates back to 1922. The last meeting was a 113-107 double overtime victory for Ole Miss in
“We are excited about the three-year arrangement to play Ole Miss in basketball,” said Southern Miss athletics director Richard Giannini. “I think it is great for the fans from both institutions and is very good for the overall promotion and marketing of basketball in the state of
