Ole Miss 76-72 Georgia (Mar 12, 2026) Game Recap NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 15 seed Ole Miss pulled off a stunning upset in the SEC Tournament’s second round, defeating seventh-seeded Georgia 76-72 on Thursday. The Rebels, who entered the game with a 14-19 record and had lost 12 of their previous 13 games, extended their tournament winning streak to two games after a strong first-round victory over Texas. AJ Storr led Ole Miss with 19 points, while Malik Dia added 17 to pace the Rebels’ offense. Travis Perry chipped in 16 points, and James Scott recorded 13 rebounds, seven points, and three blocks. Ilias Kamardine contributed eight points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. For Georgia, Kanon Catchings scored 19 points, grabbed six rebounds, and recorded three steals, but the Bulldogs struggled offensively in the second half. The game took a dramatic turn in the second half as Georgia mounted a late rally. After trailing by as many as 23 points at halftime, the Bulldogs launched a 22-2 run in the final 7.5 minutes. Cain, Justin Bailey, and Jeremiah Wilkinson hit three 3-pointers within an 84-second span, culminating in a dunk by Dylan James that cut Ole Miss’ lead to 60-58. Perry answered with a 3-pointer, but Wilkinson and Catchings made back-to-back layups to keep Georgia within striking distance. Storr then scored eight consecutive points to seal the victory for Ole Miss. Ole Miss’ dominance in the first half was fueled by a stifling defensive performance. The Rebels held Georgia to just 26% shooting from the field and 8% from beyond the arc in the second half. The Bulldogs also committed 10 turnovers in their lowest-scoring half of the season. Storr’s highlight-reel steal and layup midway through the first half gave Ole Miss a 34-20 lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game.#sec_tournament #georgia #alabama #ole_miss #nashville_tenn
