The University of Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, January 4
Wichita, Kan.
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#23 Wichita State
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No. 23 Shockers Snap Ole Miss’ Winning Streak
1/4/2020 | Men's Basketball
Rebels Fall 74-54 on the Road
WICHITA, Kan. – The Ole Miss men's basketball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end on the road Saturday afternoon. Behind 29 points from Erik Stevenson, No. 23 Wichita State protected its home floor to hand the Rebels (9-4) a 74-54 setback at Charles Koch Arena.
Devontae Shuler and Khadim Sy scored 12 points apiece to pace Ole Miss. Both Rebels pulled down a team-high five rebounds as well. On the defensive side of the floor, Sy recorded a career-high three blocks and Shuler added a pair of steals. Sy produced his sixth straight double-digit scoring game. As a team, the Rebels knocked down 18 of 23 (78.3 percent) from the free throw line.
Winning their seventh in a row, the Shockers (13-1) outscored Ole Miss 20-1 in points off turnovers. Following Stevenson's big night, Jamarius Burton added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Ole Miss had to deal with foul trouble to a pair of key players early in the ballgame. KJ Buffen picked up two fouls 90 seconds into the contest, having to make an early trip to the bench for nine minutes of game time. A second personal foul was assessed to Breein Tyree with 12:49 left in the first half, forcing the Rebels' leading scorer out of the game.
A five-minute Ole Miss scoring drought allowed Wichita State to go on a 10-0 run, turning a 19-15 game into a 14-point cushion. Stevenson sparked the spurt, scoring seven of those 10 points. Behind his 19 points over the first 20 minutes, the home team took a 39-24 lead into the break.
Ole Miss got within 13 at the beginning of the second half, but the first half deficit proved too much to overcome with Wichita State increasing its advantage down the stretch. Shuler and Sy tallied eight points apiece in the second half to get into double figures, but it was not enough against a solid Wichita State team.
After closing out non-conference play against the nationally-ranked Shockers, the Rebels remain on the road to begin SEC play. Ole Miss heads to College Station, Texas to face the Texas A&M Aggies (Jan. 7). Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
TIP-INS
Devontae Shuler and Khadim Sy scored 12 points apiece to pace Ole Miss. Both Rebels pulled down a team-high five rebounds as well. On the defensive side of the floor, Sy recorded a career-high three blocks and Shuler added a pair of steals. Sy produced his sixth straight double-digit scoring game. As a team, the Rebels knocked down 18 of 23 (78.3 percent) from the free throw line.
Winning their seventh in a row, the Shockers (13-1) outscored Ole Miss 20-1 in points off turnovers. Following Stevenson's big night, Jamarius Burton added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Ole Miss had to deal with foul trouble to a pair of key players early in the ballgame. KJ Buffen picked up two fouls 90 seconds into the contest, having to make an early trip to the bench for nine minutes of game time. A second personal foul was assessed to Breein Tyree with 12:49 left in the first half, forcing the Rebels' leading scorer out of the game.
A five-minute Ole Miss scoring drought allowed Wichita State to go on a 10-0 run, turning a 19-15 game into a 14-point cushion. Stevenson sparked the spurt, scoring seven of those 10 points. Behind his 19 points over the first 20 minutes, the home team took a 39-24 lead into the break.
Ole Miss got within 13 at the beginning of the second half, but the first half deficit proved too much to overcome with Wichita State increasing its advantage down the stretch. Shuler and Sy tallied eight points apiece in the second half to get into double figures, but it was not enough against a solid Wichita State team.
After closing out non-conference play against the nationally-ranked Shockers, the Rebels remain on the road to begin SEC play. Ole Miss heads to College Station, Texas to face the Texas A&M Aggies (Jan. 7). Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
TIP-INS
- Ole Miss saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.
- The Rebels finish the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 9-4 record.
- The all-time series with Wichita State is now tied 3-3.
- With 12 points, Khadim Sy scored double figures for the sixth consecutive game; he also added a career-high three blocks on the defensive end.
- Freshmen Antavion Collum (25) and Franco Miller Jr. (16) played career highs in minutes.
Team Stats
OM
WSU
FG%
.308
.479
3FG%
.222
.286
FT%
.783
.667
RB
30
38
TO
15
12
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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