Ole Miss Basketball Defeats Alabama in SEC Matchup

Rebels take down Crimson Tide in home conference game

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Ole Miss basketball defeated Alabama 72-65 in their SEC matchup at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion on February 11th. The Rebels were able to secure the victory without having to face former Alabama center Charles Bediako, who was not in the lineup for the Crimson Tide.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for Ole Miss as they look to improve their standing in the SEC standings. The Rebels have been having a strong season under new head coach Chris Beard, and this home win over a rival like Alabama will help boost their resume.

The details

Ole Miss was led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players reaching double figures. Senior guard Matthew Murrell had a team-high 18 points, while junior forward Jaemyn Brakefield added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Alabama was missing the presence of former center Charles Bediako, who was not in the lineup for the Crimson Tide.

  • The game was played on February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time.
  • Ole Miss hosted Alabama at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion.

The players

Chris Beard

Head coach of the Ole Miss basketball team.

Matthew Murrell

Senior guard for the Ole Miss basketball team who scored a team-high 18 points in the win.

Jaemyn Brakefield

Junior forward for the Ole Miss basketball team who contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds.

Charles Bediako

Former center for the Alabama basketball team who was not in the lineup for this game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big conference win for us at home. The team played with a lot of energy and focus tonight.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Ole Miss Basketball (Oxford Eagle)

What’s next

Ole Miss will look to build on this win as they continue their SEC schedule, while Alabama will try to rebound from the loss when they return home.

The takeaway

Ole Miss proved they can win tough conference games at home, even without having to face a star player like Charles Bediako. This victory boosts their standing in the SEC and gives them momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.