Mississippi guard Davon Barnes (7) attempts a hook shot past Southern Mississippi forward DeAntoni Gordon (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Southern Mississippi guard Jeffery Armstrong (20) dribbles past Mississippi guard Dre Davis (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) battles Southern Mississippi forward DeAntoni Gordon (1) for a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Southern Mississippi forward Denijay Harris (13) attempts a layup past a Mississippi player, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi guard Jaylen Murray (5) shoots a 3-point basket past a Southern Mississippi player, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) loses his balance as he attempts to dribble past a Southern Mississippi player, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Biloxi, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)