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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Tuesday, January 20
Oxford, Miss.
8 p.m.
Ole Miss
11-8,3-3SEC
66
vs
78
Auburn
12-7,3-3SEC
1
2
F
Auburn
28
50
78
Ole Miss
27
39
66
Men’s Basketball Late Push Falls Short Against Auburn
1/20/2026 | Men's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss men's basketball came up short down the stretch as Auburn escaped with a 78-66 win in the SJB Pavilion on Tuesday night.
After jumping out in front to a quick 5-2 lead at the 18:36 mark, Ole Miss (11-8, 3-3 SEC) would trail Auburn (12-7, 3-3 SEC) for the next 10:54 of play. It wasn't until Ilias Kamardine drove down the lane for a layup to put Ole Miss back in front, 19-17 at the 7:42 mark in the first half.
The Tigers would immediately respond with an 8-0 run to halt the Rebels' advance, as the visitors led 26-19 with just under four minutes left to play in the first half. However, Travis Perry and Kamardine closed out the half each with a made three-pointer, getting Ole Miss within two, down 28-27 at the half.
In the second period, Auburn would break away to a 13-point lead, 62-49 at the 6:24 mark.
The Rebels would battle back late to get within striking distance, down five 69-64 with under two minutes left to play. However, on Auburn's following offensive possession, they would break the Rebels defense for a fastbreak dunk to put the home team away.
Ole Miss will hit the road to face off against Kentucky on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. in Rupp Arena and broadcast on ESPN.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
NOTABLES
• AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 18 points tonight and is now averaging 22 points over the past four games.
• Travis Perry connected on five makes from three, tying his career-best set earlier this season against NC State.
• With 15 points tonight, freshman Patton Pinkins has hit double figures in the scoring column in eight games, including four SEC matches.
After jumping out in front to a quick 5-2 lead at the 18:36 mark, Ole Miss (11-8, 3-3 SEC) would trail Auburn (12-7, 3-3 SEC) for the next 10:54 of play. It wasn't until Ilias Kamardine drove down the lane for a layup to put Ole Miss back in front, 19-17 at the 7:42 mark in the first half.
The Tigers would immediately respond with an 8-0 run to halt the Rebels' advance, as the visitors led 26-19 with just under four minutes left to play in the first half. However, Travis Perry and Kamardine closed out the half each with a made three-pointer, getting Ole Miss within two, down 28-27 at the half.
In the second period, Auburn would break away to a 13-point lead, 62-49 at the 6:24 mark.
The Rebels would battle back late to get within striking distance, down five 69-64 with under two minutes left to play. However, on Auburn's following offensive possession, they would break the Rebels defense for a fastbreak dunk to put the home team away.
Ole Miss will hit the road to face off against Kentucky on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. in Rupp Arena and broadcast on ESPN.
For the latest news and updates regarding Ole Miss Men's Basketball, follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissMBB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Men's Basketball and on Instagram at olemissmbb.
NOTABLES
• AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 18 points tonight and is now averaging 22 points over the past four games.
• Travis Perry connected on five makes from three, tying his career-best set earlier this season against NC State.
• With 15 points tonight, freshman Patton Pinkins has hit double figures in the scoring column in eight games, including four SEC matches.
Team Stats
AU
UM
FG%
.431
.361
3FG%
.118
.357
FT%
.821
.800
RB
42
26
TO
9
6
STL
5
6
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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