Mississippi guard Dre Davis (14) shoots on South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Malik Dia hit a 3-pointer with just over two minutes remaining that put Mississippi ahead to stay and finished with 18 points as 19th-ranked Ole Miss beat South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday night.