PHOTOS: Southern Miss and Ole Miss go down to the wire in Biloxi
By Jackson Ranger
After a back-and-forth second half, Ole Miss was able to hold off Southern Miss and record a 71-67 victory at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.
After tonight’s win, Ole Miss jumps to 6-4 and will face off against Alabama A&M at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo on Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Southern Miss drops to 6-5 and will be back at home to face Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
See our favorite photos from the game below.
Mississippi guard Ilias Kamardine (6) shakes off his jersey during the Rebels’ win Saturday over Ole Miss. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) leaps as he looks to take a shot. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4) dunks Saturday against Ole Miss. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) reacts after scoring. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Robert Cowherd (6) looks for a shot Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) pivots away from Mississippi defenders. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi forward Corey Chest (1) deflects a shot at the basket by Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4). Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) scores Saturday against Ole Miss. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Djahi Binet (15) hauls in a rebound. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi head coach Chris Beard talks to his players. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi guard Patton Pinkins (23) recovers a rebound. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi players and Southern Mississippi players dive for a loose ball. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Ladner looks to the court after his players give up a score. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi guard AJ Storr (2) takes a shot at the basket. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Dylan Brumfield (13) drives to the basket. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) reacts after scoring. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) reacts after scoring. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) looks to make a pass. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4) takes a shot while defended by Mississippi forward Corey Chest (1). Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Ladner adjusts his tie while in a huddle with his players during a basketball game at The Coliseum on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Ole Miss won the game 71-67. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4) and Mississippi guard Ilias Kamardine (6) swipe at the ball. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Dylan Brumfield (13) dribbles the ball upcourt Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Brewer Carruth (2) makes a pass Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Ladner takes off his suit jacket as his team falls behind. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Chiante Tramble (3) recovers a rebound. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4) takes a shot at the basket. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Chiante Tramble (3) dribbles the ball upcourt. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Curt Lewis (1) drives to the basket. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi guard Ilias Kamardine (6) calls out a play Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Tylik Weeks (4) looks to pass the ball. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Djahi Binet (15) catches a pass. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi guard Isaac Taveras (10) dribbles the ball through contact against Mississippi guard Patton Pinkins (23). Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi guard AJ Storr (2) holds his face as he falls to the ground. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi guard Kezza Giffa (13) celebrates after scoring Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Southern Mississippi forward Djahi Binet (15) looks up as he prepares to take a shot. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi and Southern Mississippi players jump at the basket in hopes of hauling in a rebound. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Mississippi head coach Chris Beard shakes hands with Southern Mississippi players after the Rebels’ victory Saturday. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
