**1-3-1 Postgame Report: Ole Miss Picks Up Big Road Win Against Arkansas, 73-66**
Ole Miss secured a crucial road victory on Wednesday night, defeating Arkansas 73-66 in Fayetteville. The Rebels used a strong second-half surge to overcome the Razorbacks and improve their NCAA Tournament resume.
The game was tightly contested early, with both teams trading baskets throughout the first half. Arkansas capitalized on its home-court energy, taking a narrow 34-32 lead into halftime. However, Ole Miss responded after the break with an aggressive offensive attack and improved defensive pressure.
Jaemyn Brakefield led the Rebels with 18 points, hitting several key shots down the stretch. Matthew Murrell added 15 points, providing a steady scoring presence from beyond the arc. Ole Miss also dominated the boards, outrebounding Arkansas 38-30, which proved to be a deciding factor in the game.
Arkansas struggled to find consistency offensively, shooting just 41% from the field. Despite a 20-point performance from Tramon Mark, the Razorbacks couldn’t keep pace with the Rebels late. Turnovers also plagued Arkansas, as they committed 14, leading to 17 Ole Miss points.
With the win, Ole Miss improves to 20-8 on the season and strengthens its case for an NCAA Tournament bid. Meanwhile, Arkansas falls to 14-14, putting their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy.
Ole Miss will look to build on this momentum when they return home for their next matchup, while Arkansas faces an uphill battle to salvage their season.
