Year two of the Chris Beard era at Ole Miss is set to kick off this fall, and the men’s basketball team has unveiled their non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The schedule is packed with exciting matchups against top-tier opponents, including six 20-win teams from last year, five of which participated in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The Rebels will begin their season with a series of home games in Oxford, starting with a matchup against LIU Brooklyn on Monday, November 4. This will be followed by games against Grambling State on Friday, November 8, and South Alabama on Tuesday, November 12. Notably, the game against South Alabama will be played as a Throwback Game in the Tad Pad, the team’s old arena, adding a nostalgic touch to the schedule.
For the first time in a decade, Ole Miss will venture to Southaven, Mississippi, to face off against Colorado State on Saturday, November 16. The team will then return to Oxford to host Oral Roberts on Thursday, November 21. Following this, the Rebels will head to San Diego for the 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational Tournament on Thanksgiving Day, where they will compete against a competitive field of teams, including 2024 NCAA Tournament participants Purdue, NC State, and BYU.
Continuing their road trip, Ole Miss will travel to Louisville for the SEC/ACC Challenge on Tuesday, December 3, before returning to Mississippi for a series of games. They will host Lindenwood on Saturday, December 7 in the SJB Pavilion, then travel to Biloxi to take on Southern Miss on Saturday, December 14. The team will face Queens in Oxford on Saturday, December 21, before wrapping up their non-conference schedule with a game against Memphis in the FedExForum on Saturday, December 28.
Fans eager to catch the Rebels in action can purchase season tickets for the 2024-25 Ole Miss basketball season, with renewal and new tickets currently on sale. Ticket details for games in Southaven and Biloxi, as well as tipoff times and TV designations, will be announced at a later date. For the latest news and updates on Ole Miss Men’s Basketball, fans can follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
In conclusion, the upcoming non-conference schedule for Ole Miss Men’s Basketball promises an exciting season filled with challenging matchups and opportunities for the team to showcase their talent. With a mix of home games, road trips, and tournament play, fans can look forward to an action-packed season ahead.