Rebels beat Red Raiders in OT thriller

Start spreading the news, New York – the Ole Miss Rebels are headed your way. In what will go down as one of the most memorable games at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum, the No. 2 seed Rebels punched their ticket to the “Big Apple” Tuesday with a thrilling 90-87 double overtime win over Texas Tech in the Men’s National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals. (March 24, 2010, Page 6A)

Rebels one win from New York

A chance to advance to New York for the National Invitation Tournament Final Four is the prize that awaits the winner of tonight’s quarterfinal game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Texas Tech. The No. 2 seed Rebels will meet the No. 5 seed Red Raiders tonight at 6 at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum in a game that will be shown live on ESPN. (March 23, 2010, Page 6)

Rebels play complete game in latest win

One of the most complete games of the season couldn’t have come at a better time for the Ole Miss Rebels Friday evening. Facing the Memphis Tigers in the second round of the Men’s National Invitation Tournament, the No. 2 seeded Rebels played well in all phases in what was arguably their most complete game of the year at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum. (March 22, 2010, Page 8)

Rebels defeat Memphis in NIT 2nd round

Five players scored in double figures to help lead the Ole Miss Rebels to a 90-81 win over the Memphis Tigers in a National Invitation Tournament game Friday evening at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum. The win advanced the No. 2 seed Rebels to the third round of the NIT on Tuesday against the winner of Saturday’s game between Texas Tech and Jacksonville. The winner of that third-round game will advance to New York for the NIT Final Four.

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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)

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)

Rebels rally to down Auburn

OLE MISS MEN’S HOOPS — The Ole Miss Rebels showed fans in attendance Wednesday night two different teams. The first, was the team that shot 24.1 percent from the floor in the first half. The second, was the team that rallied from a 34-22 defecit to knock off Auburn 85-75 at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum. (February 25, 2010, Page 6)

UF Gators outlast OM Rebels at home

OLE MISS MEN’S HOOPS — Just two days after falling to Vanderbilt at home, the Ole Miss men’s basketball couldn’t stop the bleeding, falling to the Florida Gators 64-61. (February 22, 2010, Page 9)