The Rebels were ranked as high as No. 16 before suffering a 87-70 loss to Memphis in the Mid-South Rivalry in December and have rebounded in a major way since then. Wins over Georgia, Arkansas and LSU have Ole Miss on the right foot in the beginning of the SEC slate, and forward Malik Dia has been a key component of this hot streak.

Arkansas basketball welcomes No. 22 Ole Miss to Bud Walton Arena tonight. Here are live updates from the Hogs' SEC home opener.

Jan 8, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) celebrates after making a three point shot in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Ole Miss won 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Ole Miss forward Malik Dia set his season and Ole Miss high in points against Arkansas. The Rebels' win was a building moment for him and Chris Beard.

Arkansas basketball's offense went ice cold after halftime, and the Razorbacks are 0-2 in the SEC after a home loss to Ole Miss.

Ole Miss basketball earned a crucial SEC win Wednesday night, defeating rival Arkansas 73-66 in Bud Walton Arena, the program's first victory there since January of 2015. After the game, Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard broke down what worked well for his team in the win,

Road conference wins will likely be few and far between in a strong, deep SEC this year, and Ole Miss will take them where they can get them.

Two games into SEC play, Ole Miss basketball has found a groove. The No. 22 Rebels (13-2, 2-0 SEC) are one of five teams that remain undefeated in SEC play. Ole Miss has beaten Georgia and Arkansas in part due to a lineup change and forward Malik Dia's emergence.