White’s big night paces Rebs in win
Terrico White scored 27 points in Ole Miss’ win over Troy in NIT action Wednesday night. Ole Miss’ march toward a second trip to New York for the National Invitation Tournament Final Four began with a bang, thanks to a one-sided 84-65 home win over Troy in the first round. (March 18, 2010, Page 6)
Sportswriter’s logic, fan’s lament
THE GODFREY SHOW — Oxford Town columnist Steven Godfrey lays it all out on the table as he ushers out the disappointing 2009-10 Rebel basketball season and welcomes in Rebel baseball and spring football. What happened? Without a doubt you’ll know exactly where this outspoken sportswriter stands on the issue of the Rebels’ collapse down the stretch which ultimately caused them to miss the Big Dance yet again. (March 18, 2010, Page 6)
Trojans won’t be a pushover for Rebels
A run toward winning the overall title in the National Invitational Tournament begins tonight for the Ole Miss Rebels when they host the Troy Trojans at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be heard locally on 93.7 FM. (March 17, 2010, Page 6A)
Rebels must move forward to face Troy
Putting the sting of not making the NCAA Tournament in the the past is the biggest challenge facing Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy heading into Wednesday’s National Invitation Tournament game against Troy. (March 16, 2010, Page 7A)
Rebels to host Troy in first round of NIT
The disappointment of not making the NCAA Tournament will have to end quickly as the Rebels earned a spot in the 2010 National Invitation Tournament Sunday night. The Rebels (21-10 overall) are a NO. 2 seed in the field of 32 and will host Troy (20-12) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (March 15, 2010, Page 10)
Rebels fall to No. 15 Tennessee
NASHVILLE — Ole Miss’ chances of making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002 took a considerable hit Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Led by the outside shooting of Cameron Tatum, and another double-double effort from Wayne Chism, No. 15 Tennessee defeated the Rebels 76-65 in front of a crowd of 19,123 at the Bridgestone Arena. (more…) (March 12, 2010)
Rebels could hop off bubble with win
If you’re an Ole Miss fan that looks at the positive side of things, then the Rebels have already done enough to earn a spot in next week’s NCAA Tournament. If you’re a glass-is-half-empty type person, then you believe the Rebels need to beat either LSU or Tennessee in Friday’s quarterfinal game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament to make the “Big Dance.” (March 11, 2010, Page 6A)
Polynice returns to practice, may play Friday
Ole Miss junior forward/guard Eniel Polynice, who was suspended for an undisclosed time period over the weekend, returned to practice today and will make the trip with the team to the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Polynice missed the Rebels’ 68-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday due to conduct detrimental to the team. (more…) (March 10, 2010, Page 9)
Warren, Buckner make All-SEC teams
A day after being named the Southeastern Conference’s Player of the Week, Ole Miss junior guard Chris Warren was named Second Team All-SEC Tuesday by the league coaches. In addition, despite missing three weeks to injury, forward Reginald Buckner was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team. (March 10, 2010, Page 9)
Rebels down LSU in home finale
Ole Miss remained in the hunt to tie Mississippi State for a share of the SEC’s Western Division title with a 72-59 win over LSU Thursday night at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum.
Chris Warren led four Ole Miss players in double figures with 22 points, while Zach Graham came off the bench to score 16 points. The Rebels earned their first sweep of LSU since 1999 and also secured another 20 win season for coach Andy Kennedy, who now has been a part of three of the eight seasons where the Rebels have won 20 or more games. (March 4, 2010, Page 6A)
