Southern University guard Tidjiane Dioumassi (22) is defended by Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Southern University guard Cam Amboree (3) is defended by Mississippi guard Jaylen Murray (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) shoots over Southern University guard Cam Amboree (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) looks to pass the ball between Southern University guard Jordan Johnson (11) and Southern University guard Tidjiane Dioumassi (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) dunks against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) drives against Southern University guard Cam Amboree (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Mississippi guard Dre Davis (14) shoots against Southern University center Brentay Noel (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Southern University guard Cam Amboree (3) is defended by Mississippi guard Davon Barnes (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)