Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) drives on Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) goes in for a layup past Louisville guard Chucky Hepburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) drives past Louisville guard Reyne Smith (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mississippi forward Malik Dia fights his way through the defensive pressure of Louisville forward James Scott, and guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mississippi guard Davon Barnes (7) shoots over Louisville guard Reyne Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)