Late free throws, defensive stops carry No. 23 Mississippi past Texas, 72-69

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) is fouled by Texas guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) is fouled by Texas guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)


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OXFORD, Miss. — Davon Barnes made two free throws with eight seconds remaining and No. 23 Mississippi got two defensive stops in the final 10 seconds to hold off Texas 72-69 on Wednesday night. Sean Pedulla had 19 points and five assists to help Ole Miss (16-5, 5-3 Southeastern) end a three-game losing streak. Jaemyn Brakefield scored nine of his 18 points in the final six minutes, and Dre Davis added 17. Tre Johnson led Texas (14-7, 3-5) with 22 points, but misfired twice in the final 10 seconds on potential tying or go-ahead shots. Barnes made both free throws after Johnson's first miss with 10 seconds remaining for the final margin.

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