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Big second half propels Ole Miss past Mizzou, 80-59

Luis Rodriguez, Xavier Pinson
Posted at 10:32 PM, Feb 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-10 23:32:44-05

OXFORD, Miss. — Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points to help Mississippi beat No. 10 Missouri 80-59, Devontae Shuler and Luis Rodriguez added 15 points apiece for the Rebels (11-8, 6-6 Southeastern Conference), extended their winning streak to three games that includes wins over No. 16 Tennessee and the No. 10 Tigers.

Ole Miss used a 17-2 run that spanned the final two minutes of the first half and the opening three minutes of the second half to build an insurmountable 51-37 lead.

The Rebels led by as many as 22 points midway in the second half as Missouri never seriously threatened again.

Dru Smith led Missouri (13-4, 6-4) with 17 points as the loss snapped a three-game winning streak