Event Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Louisville Cardinals (5-2) are set to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels (6-1) at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Ole Miss Rebels faced Purdue and suffered a narrow defeat, finishing 80-78. Ole Miss concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 42.6%, hitting 26 of 61 attempts and 15 of 36 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Rebels achieved an impressive 84.6%, scoring 11 of 13. On the boards, they secured a total of 22 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. They also distributed 16 assists in the game, but turned the ball over 10 times and registered 7 steals. Defensively, Ole Miss allowed Purdue to shoot 54.2%, converting 26 of 48 attempts. Purdue recorded 19 assists and had 2 steals, while they managed to grab 35 rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not log any blocks. Purdue, at the charity stripe, made 69.2% of their shots, sinking 18 of 26 attempts, and was 10 for 22 from three-point territory. In fouls, Ole Miss committed 20 while Purdue was whistled for 12.
Jaemyn Brakefield made a significant contribution in the last game, showcasing an impressive 63.6% shooting accuracy while playing 24 minutes. He secured 5 rebounds and ended the game with 18 points, making 7 of 11 attempts.
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This season, Ole Miss boasts a record of 6-1 and averages 8.1 turnovers per game along with committing 17.9 personal fouls. They are pulling down 35.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 111 assists, ranking them 155th nationally in passing efficiency. The Rebels are shooting a respectable 36.4% from three-point range (67 of 184) and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 82.6 points per game, placing them 61st in the country, while hitting at a field goal percentage of 44.6%.
Defensively, the Rebels force an average of 16.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls. They rank 149th in assists surrendered, yielding 92 to opponents this season. Ole Miss’ defensive field goal percentage stands at 43.1% (160 of 371) while allowing 34.7 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.1% from three-point territory against them, and they rank 129th in points allowed per game (68.6).
In their last contest, the Louisville Cardinals fell to Oklahoma by a score of 69-64. With regard to rebounding, Louisville allowed Oklahoma to grab 21 boards total (3 offensive). Louisville managed a strong 47.1% shooting from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 17 shots, and made 19 of 25 attempts from the free-throw line (76.0%). The Cardinals permitted Oklahoma to connect on 21 of 44 field goals, representing an efficiency of 47.7% during the game. Ultimately, Louisville shot 24 of 63 from the field for an overall percentage of 38.1%. From long range, they converted 7 of 32 attempts (21.9%). Oklahoma committed 17 fouls, giving Louisville 16 opportunities at the charity stripe. The Cardinals also turned the ball over 14 times while recording 6 steals. On the glass, Louisville collected 22 defensive rebounds along with 20 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 for the game.
Chucky Hepburn was a key player for Louisville in that matchup. He logged 36 minutes on the court, finishing with 12 points and dishing out 4 assists. He shot at a 50.0% clip, making 5 of 10 attempts, and also contributed 8 rebounds.
Louisville holds a season record of 5-2. Offensively, the Cardinals are shooting 44.7% overall, ranking them 197th in the nation. They have scored a total of 556 points this year (averaging 79.4 points per game) and grab 39.4 rebounds per contest. Louisville has averaged 14.9 assists per game, placing 135th in the national rankings, and they average 13.3 turnovers per game. They commit 17.7 fouls on average and shoot 70.7% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive end, Louisville ranks 49th in college basketball, allowing only 64.4 points per game. They force an average of 17.9 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 39.6% from the field (67th in the NCAA). Opponents are shooting 33.1% from three-point range against the Louisville defense (52 of 157), and they allow 66.4% from the free-throw line. The Cardinals concede 10.9 assists and 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks them 64th and 197th, respectively, in NCAA basketball.
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