Ole Miss Rebels Defeat Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80-66
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Cadence Bank Arena
Ole Miss Rebels 80, Alabama A&M Bulldogs 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Ole Miss Rebels?
Ole Miss Rebels beat Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80-66 at Cadence Bank Arena on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Ole Miss Rebels?
Ole Miss Rebels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Ole Miss Rebels secured a comfortable 80-66 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at the Cadence Bank Arena. This game highlighted the Rebels' strong home performance, improving their record to 8-4, while the Bulldogs fell to 6-6. The Rebels have now won their last two games, showcasing an ability to bounce back after a challenging stretch earlier in the season.
The Rebels entered the game with a home record of 7-4, having recently won against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 71-67, on December 13. In their last ten games, they have a record of 6-4, averaging 74.9 points per game while allowing 67.9. However, their recent form showed some struggles, as they had lost four of their last five games before this win, averaging only 67.6 points in that span while allowing 70.8.
On the other hand, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs came into this game with a record of 6-5. They had won their last two games, defeating the North Alabama Lions, 68-60, and the Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes, 67-59. The Bulldogs' recent form has been more favorable, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 66.2 points scored and 71.0 points allowed. However, they have struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 this season.
Historically, the Rebels and Bulldogs have faced each other multiple times, but the specifics of their previous meetings were not detailed in the provided information. This game marked another opportunity for the Rebels to assert their dominance at home, where they have performed significantly better than on the road.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which can often play a crucial role in game outcomes. However, the Rebels came into the game with a strong lineup, which contributed to their successful performance.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Rebels favored heavily, with a spread of -20.5 and a money line of -6500, while the Bulldogs were at +2000. The total points for the game were set at 135.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. Given the final score of 80-66, the game went over the total points line.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a December basketball game, with fans in attendance supporting the home team. The atmosphere was electric, particularly as the Rebels took control of the game in the second half. Key moments included Kintavious Dozier making a critical three-point jumper and Malik Dia contributing with an 11-foot jumper that helped seal the victory.
Viewers should have noted the Rebels' offensive efficiency, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Bulldogs significantly. The Rebels displayed a balanced offensive attack, with contributions from multiple players, which was evident in their scoring plays throughout the game.
In conclusion, the Ole Miss Rebels demonstrated their strength at home with a solid victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, improving their season record and continuing their push in the NCAAB standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MISS -20.5 | 135.5 o -108 / u -112 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs +2000 · Ole Miss Rebels -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsMalik Dia27Ole Miss Rebels
- AssistsIlias Kamardine8Ole Miss Rebels
- ReboundsMalik Dia7Ole Miss Rebels
- PointsSami Pissis17Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsSami Pissis5Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsKintavious Dozier5Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Recent form
Ole Miss Rebels
Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.9 scored · 67.9 allowed per game6-2 at home
- W71-67vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 13
- L58-63at St. John's Red StormDec 7
- L66-75vs Miami HurricanesDec 3
- L74-75vs Utah UtesNov 27
- L69-74at Iowa HawkeyesNov 26
- W72-65vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 19
- W82-60vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 15
- W83-77vs Memphis TigersNov 12
- W86-65vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 8
- W88-58vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 4
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W266.2 scored · 71 allowed per game0-4 away
- W68-60vs North Alabama LionsDec 16
- W67-59vs Arkansas Baptist BuffaloesDec 13
- L58-92at Lipscomb BisonsDec 7
- W80-53vs Tennessee State TigersDec 4
- L60-67at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 30
- L56-92at Clemson TigersNov 29
- W74-65vs Lindenwood LionsNov 16
- W68-64vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 14
- L51-98at Indiana HoosiersNov 6
- W80-60vs Blue Mountain Christian ToppersNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | Ole Miss Rebels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-51 | 27-50 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 9-18 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 44 |
| Free throws | 13-20 | 18-30 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 25 |
| Assists | 9 | 19 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 34 |
| Fouls | 24 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-51Malik Dia makes 12-foot jumper (Ilias Kamardine assists)
- 2nd Half33-52Malik Dia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-53Malik Dia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-55Augusto Cassiá makes layup (Ilias Kamardine assists)
- 2nd Half35-55Gabe Kincy makes layup (Bilal Abdur-Rahman assists)
- 2nd Half35-56Ilias Kamardine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-57Ilias Kamardine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-57Kintavious Dozier makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-60AJ Storr makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kezza Giffa assists)
- 2nd Half40-60Koron Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half40-62Malik Dia makes layup
- 2nd Half41-62Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-62Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-62Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-65Patton Pinkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ilias Kamardine assists)
- 2nd Half45-65Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-67AJ Storr makes layup (Patton Pinkins assists)
- 2nd Half46-67Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-67Sami Pissis makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-68Malik Dia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-68James Flippin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-68Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-68Sami Pissis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Travis Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-69Koron Davis makes layup (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half56-69Samuel Onu makes layup (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Samuel Onu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-70Kezza Giffa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-71Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73Ilias Kamardine makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-74Ilias Kamardine makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-74Kintavious Dozier makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-75Kezza Giffa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-76Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-76Kintavious Dozier makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half63-77AJ Storr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-78AJ Storr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-80Malik Dia makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-80Sami Pissis makes 26-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Ole Miss Rebels, below favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Venue
- Cadence Bank ArenaTupelo, MS
- Attendance2317
- OfficialsJoe Lindsay, Josue Nieves, Hunter Allen
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