Ole Miss Rebels 63, Kentucky Wildcats 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Ole Miss Rebels 72–63 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:22 swung win probability 44% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Ole Miss Rebels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss Rebels | 23 | 40 | 63 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 29 | 43 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:22 swung win probability 44% → 76%.
Why Ole Miss Rebels lost
- Lost H1 23-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 7:22 (win probability 44% → 76% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 28-14 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 7:22 | 44% → 76% |
| Ole Miss Rebels | 8–0 | H2 18:46 | 93% → 69% |