OXFORD, Miss. — Sean Pedulla contributed significantly to Ole Miss’s success on Saturday night, scoring 19 points that included four three-pointers, leading the No. 23 Rebels to a commanding 86-53 victory over Lindenwood.
In this matchup, Mikeal Brown-Jones also made his mark by scoring 14 points, igniting a critical second-half surge with back-to-back layups as Ole Miss (now 8-1) maintained their perfect home record with five wins. Noteworthy contributions came from teammates Dre Davis and Davon Barnes, who added 12 and 11 points to the scoreboard, respectively.
Reggie Bass was the standout for Lindenwood (3-6), finishing the game with 10 points and six rebounds, helping his team remain competitive at halftime, trailing only 39-33.
**Game Insights**
Lindenwood faced a challenging nonconference schedule under coach Kyle Gerdeman, resulting in a 0-3 record against teams from the SEC. Losses included a 93-60 decision to Oklahoma and an 81-61 defeat against Missouri, in addition to Saturday’s outcome.
For Ole Miss, the first half did not highlight their prowess, but a dominant performance in the last 25 minutes showcased their capabilities, as they outscored Lindenwood significantly, 62-28, during this period.
**Decisive Moment**
The game’s turning point occurred when Ole Miss orchestrated an 18-4 run within a span of five minutes, propelling them to a commanding 62-42 lead with only 10:44 remaining in the contest. This surge was bolstered by Jaylen Murray, who recorded four assists during that stretch.
**Statistical Highlight**
A noteworthy statistic from the game reveals that Ole Miss currently leads the nation with the fewest turnovers per game, averaging just 8.1. In the match against Lindenwood, they recorded only seven turnovers while also achieving eight steals on defense.
**Upcoming Matches**
Looking ahead, Lindenwood is set to return home for a game against Harris-Stowe State on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ole Miss will be taking on Southern Mississippi at a neutral venue on December 14.
