Ole Miss Struggles to Win Against SMU

Ole Miss finally met its match in the SMU Mustangs when it comes to woeful shooting, but the Rebels did manage to pull out the 50-48 win, mostly behind a solid performance from the free throw line. Though the Rebels continued to struggle from the field, shooting just 34-percent on the night, they did sink 14-of-17 from the charity stripe. The solid performance from the foul line was definitely a difference in this squeaker between two teams who absolutely could not find the basket. SMU had a 10-minute stretch without a field goal in the first half, but the Rebels were only able to capitalize for a 28-21 halftime lead. SMU was slightly more opportunistic in the 2nd half, taking advantage of Ole Miss' failure to score (the Rebels scored just 22 points in the 2nd half) and nearly getting the win before Terrance Henry sealed it for Ole Miss with two critical free throws in the final minute. Henry led the Rebels with 13 points. He was 2 of 3 from 3-pt range, and 3-for-3 from the free...