Ole Miss was labeled a "fraud' by some analysts prior to the start of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The program responded on Friday with a 71-64 victory over North Carolina. The Rebels dominated the Tar Heels in the first half,

Sean Pedulla made a critical 3-pointer with 52.8 seconds left, and Mississippi topped North Carolina 71-64 in the NCAA Tournament after the Rebels squandered most of a 22-point lead in the second half