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Alabama Visits Ole Miss for SEC Basketball Showdown
Rebels look to upset No. 16 Crimson Tide at home after brutal road stretch
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Ole Miss Rebels (11-12, 3-7 SEC) return home to host the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-7, 6-4 SEC) in an SEC basketball matchup on Wednesday night. Ole Miss is coming off a tough four-game road swing, while Alabama looks to bounce back after a controversial eligibility ruling involving one of its players. The Rebels will need a big game from forward Malik Dia to have a chance at the upset against the high-powered Crimson Tide offense.
Why it matters
This game is an important SEC clash between two teams heading in opposite directions. Ole Miss is looking to get back on track at home after a brutal road stretch, while Alabama is trying to maintain its position in the SEC standings. The outcome could have implications for both teams' postseason hopes.
The details
Alabama has been one of the most prolific offensive teams in the country this season, scoring 100 points or more in seven games. Ole Miss will look to slow down the tempo and rely on a big game from Malik Dia, who scored 23 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the Rebels' upset win over Alabama earlier this season. Alabama head coach Nate Oats has been critical of the eligibility ruling that removed G-League player Charles Bediako from the Crimson Tide lineup, comparing it to Ole Miss' use of Ilias Kamardine.
- The Rebels and Tide tip off at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- The last time these two teams met, Ole Miss upset then-No. 4 Alabama 74-64 in Tuscaloosa.
The players
Malik Dia
The Ole Miss forward scored 23 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the Rebels' previous upset win over Alabama.
Nate Oats
The Alabama head coach has been critical of the eligibility ruling that removed G-League player Charles Bediako from the Crimson Tide lineup.
What’s next
The outcome of this game could have implications for both teams' postseason hopes, as they look to position themselves in the SEC standings.
The takeaway
This SEC basketball matchup between Ole Miss and Alabama features two teams heading in opposite directions. The Rebels will need a big game from Malik Dia and a strong home-court advantage to pull off the upset against the high-powered Crimson Tide offense.
