It felt like every time the Rebels pushed the Tigers, Auburn had an answer from one of its sharp shooting guards as they were almost automatic from behind the arc. Still, Ole Miss coach Chris Beard believes his team was in position to win the game at various points on Saturday.

Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard learned that this Rebels are close to beating the nation's best. He plans to get them there for March.

Still, Beard isn't too concerned with positive momentum just yet. He's taking things one game at a time. “This is an 18-round fight. I don’t know much about momentum," Beard s

"This is the SEC," Ole Miss coach Chris Beard said. "A two-game winning streak, it's free breakfast burritos in the morning. People want to throw you a parade. A two-game losing streak and you feel like the sun won't come up tomorrow."

Texas coach Rodney Terry, Chris Beard's former lead assistant at UT, says the Ole Miss coach remains one of "my really close friends in the business."

Dec 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard talks with guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the second half against the Lindenwood Lions at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Ole Miss forward Malik Dia set his season and Ole Miss high in points against Arkansas. The Rebels' win was a building moment for him and Chris Beard.

The Longhorns travelled to Oxford to matchup against Rodney Terry's former boss Chris Beard, who is now the Head Coach at the University of Mississippi. It was the first time the two have met since Beard was fired as Head Coach at Texas in 2022.