Ole Miss entered the contest with a solid record of 17-6 and a 6-4 mark in the SEC, riding high after a recent victory over Kentucky, where they triumphed 98-84. In their previous encounter in January, Ole Miss had bested LSU 77-65, capitalizing on a strong second-half performance that saw them shoot 61 percent. LSU had shown promise with a 15-0 run in that game but ultimately faltered against the Rebels` offensive prowess.
In another notable game, Indiana clashed with No. 24 Michigan at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. With coach Mike Woodson announcing his departure at season`s end, the atmosphere was charged. Indiana needed to secure four more quality wins to stay in NCAA Tournament contention, but their performance was hampered by poor shot selection and ball movement. Michigan led 29-19 at halftime, with Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf making significant contributions for the Wolverines.
college basketball and NCAA Tournament implications loom large as the season progresses.
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