The Ole Miss Rebels started off slowly on Saturday, and they had to play from behind for the remainder of the game.

Ole Miss basketball head coach Chris Beard wants more respect for his program after a historic win vs Alabama.

Ole Miss basketball and coach Chris Beard won a historic game at Alabama on Tuesday. "Maybe it's time to talk a little bit about Ole Miss," Beard said.

While the Rebels didn't close out the game on Saturday, the team showed a lot of heart, climbing back into the contest on the road.

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.

It was easy to overlook a hot start to Chris Beard's second season at Ole Miss for a couple of reasons. The Rebels also started with a bang in 2023-24, standing at 15-1 this time last year before going 5-11 and missing the NCAA Tournament.

That win was marked by a special performance from forward Malik Dia who became the first Ole Miss player with 20 points and 15 rebounds in a game against an AP-ranked team since K