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Ole Miss Downs Rider 75-51 - Match Report

Ole Miss blew out Rider on Tuesday, running up the score in a 75-51 win at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.

Ole Miss won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -15.0-point spread as favorites.

Jarkel Joiner had 18 points for Ole Miss and Matthew Murrell chipped in with 14 points. Austin Crowley had 5 assists for them, while Nysier Brooks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

Rider got 11 points from Mervin James in a losing cause and another 10 points from Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson. Allen Powell contributed 5 assists for them, while Mervin James had 9 rebounds.

Ole Miss was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Ole Miss had a 53-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Ole Miss looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Memphis. Rider will aim to get back on the winning track at Iona.