Hot shooting propels Ole Miss past Illinois State 81-74

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Hot shooting and opportunistic defense Saturday night propelled Mississippi to an 81-74 road victory over Illinois State.
The Rebels (6-2) shot 52.6 percent for the game, including 60 percent through the first 25 minutes, and scored 12 points off of ISU’s 10 turnovers.
Breein Tyree scored 22 points, including 17 in the second half, and Terence Davis scored 20 for Ole Miss.
Davis surpassed his per-game average by scoring 16 points in the first half and made 7 of 10