OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Malik Dia poured in 20 points, while AJ Storr added 18 to lead an 88-58 win for Ole Miss over Southeastern Louisiana in a season opener for both teams.
Dia, the only returning starter on an overhauled Rebels roster, was 7-of-13 from the field with a pair of steals.
Storr, a senior transfer from Kansas, led Ole Miss’ eight transfers, going 4-of-5 on 3-pointers, along with six rebounds and four assists. Ilias Kamardine, who spent last year with JDA Dijon, a French pro team, added 13 points and two steals for the Rebels.
Ole Miss trailed for the first 11:33 of the game, before mounting a 17-0 run over a five-minute stretch and taking a 45-29 lead into the half.
Jaide Lawrence led Southeastern Louisiana with 15 points. Makhi Miles (10 points) was the only other player in double figures for the Lions.
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