Ole Miss Basketball: Keys to success against Mississippi State in 2018-19

2) Score at least 80 points

This one is pretty simple for Ole Miss, who ranks No. 27 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency.

The Rebels have reached the 80-point mark on eight occasions this year, posting an 8-0 mark in said games. When they’ve scored fewer than 80, they’re only 4-2.

On the flip side, Ole Miss’ defense is showing cracks of late. The Bulldogs have only allowed 80 or more points three times on the season, but all three have come in their last four games (they are 1-2 in said games).

Ole Miss has found their offensive groove of late as they’ve scored at least 80 in seven games during this nine-game win streak. Terence Davis and Breein Tyree have been clicking but, most importantly, their role players have become more comfortable and are producing.

Seven different players average at least 6.4 points per game and, with their long-range shooting ability, they’re able to space the floor and keep opponents from keying on any one player or part of the court. They’ve adjusted to Kermit Davis’ offense and he’s adjusted to them, and the results have been great for the Rebels.

Keeping up that high level of play on the offensive end will be vital in arguably their biggest game of the season so far.