Ole Miss men's basketball drops to 3-9 in SEC play with 90-78 loss at home to Mississippi State

Malik Dia and AJ Storr shine, but Rebels unable to overcome Josh Hubbard and the Bulldogs

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ole Miss men's basketball fell to Mississippi State, 78-90, at home Saturday night, despite the efforts of Malik Dia and AJ Storr. The Rebels were unable to overcome Josh Hubbard and the Bulldogs, and head coach Chris Beard and his team now sit at 11-14 on the year.

Why it matters

This loss drops Ole Miss to 3-9 in SEC play, further damaging their chances of making the NCAA tournament. The Rebels have struggled to find consistency this season, and this defeat at home to their in-state rival is a tough blow.

The details

Dia showed up with 32 points and seven rebounds, while Storr continued to be an anchor for Ole Miss with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. However, the rest of the team only scored 25 points. Mississippi State, led by Josh Hubbard's 27 points and six assists, simply looked hungrier and more competitive than the Rebels.

  • The game opened on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Ole Miss will face Texas A&M in College Station on Wednesday, February 18th at 6 p.m. CT.

The players

Malik Dia

An Ole Miss player who had a strong performance, scoring 32 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

AJ Storr

An anchor for Ole Miss, scoring 21 points with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.

Josh Hubbard

A Mississippi State player who led the Bulldogs with 27 points and 6 assists.

Chris Beard

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Ole Miss Rebels' will face Texas A&M in College Station on Wednesday, February 18th. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the continued struggles of the Ole Miss men's basketball team, who have now fallen to 3-9 in SEC play. Despite strong individual performances from Malik Dia and AJ Storr, the Rebels were unable to overcome a hungry Mississippi State squad led by Josh Hubbard. The team will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Texas A&M on the road.