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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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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