Ole Miss Defeats Alcorn State 99-58 in Season Opener
The Ole Miss Rebels opened the 2026–27 college basketball season with a dominant 99–58 victory over Alcorn State at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, olemisssports.com reported. Head coach Chris Beard’s squad never trailed in the matchup, building a 52–31 halftime lead before pulling away further in the second half. The Rebels forced 26 turnovers and capitalized on those defensive stops to secure the win in front of their home crowd.
Adam Clark and Patton Pinkins Lead Rebel Scorers
Senior guard Adam “Budd” Clark paced the Ole Miss offense with 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting alongside a team-high seven assists, according to olemisssports.com. Sophomore Patton Pinkins added 16 points, hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Santiago Trouet filled the stat sheet with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Christian Brown contributed 12 points off the bench and Corey Stephenson chipped in 10 points. For Alcorn State, Calvin Sirmans III led all scorers with 20 points, and Bobby Cannon added 14 points, seccountry.com reported.
Defensive Pressure Drives First-Half Momentum
Ole Miss immediately set a fast tempo by launching a 6-0 run in the opening three minutes, forcing three quick Alcorn State turnovers. The relentless defensive pressure yielded 14 steals overall for the Rebels, who turned Alcorn State’s mistakes into 39 points. Ole Miss dominated the paint throughout the night, outscoring the Braves 56–10 down low and shooting 57% from the field as a team, seccountry.com noted.
Upcoming Matchup Against Central Arkansas
The Rebels aim to maintain their early-season momentum when they return to the floor Friday to host Central Arkansas at the Pavilion. Friday’s contest serves as the second game of a four-game homestand to begin the campaign before the schedule intensifies later in November.
Adam Clark Approaches Career Assist Milestone Against Alcorn State
When did Ole Miss play Alcorn State?
Ole Miss played Alcorn State on Monday night to open the 2026–27 college basketball season.
How many assists did Adam Clark finish with?
Adam Clark recorded seven assists in the game, bringing his career total to 498 assists as he approaches the 500-assist milestone.
Who led Alcorn State in scoring?
Calvin Sirmans III led Alcorn State with 20 points, which included four three-pointers and six assists.