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Ole Miss breezes past Tennessee 92-74
by The Associated Press
Jan 09, 2013 | 1586 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) shoots as Ole Miss forward Reginald Buckner (23) defends during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Knoxville, Tenn. Mississippi won 92-74. (AP Photo/The Knoxville News Sentinel, Adam Brimer)
Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) shoots as Ole Miss forward Reginald Buckner (23) defends during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Knoxville, Tenn. Mississippi won 92-74. (AP Photo/The Knoxville News Sentinel, Adam Brimer)
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Marshall Henderson scored a career-high 32 points Wednesday night as Ole Miss defeated Tennessee 92-74 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams, giving the Rebels their first road victory over the Volunteers in 22 years.

Ole Miss (12-2) had lost 11 straight times to Tennessee in Knoxville since a 93-88 triumph on Feb. 27, 1991.

Jarvis Summers scored 16 points and Murphy Holloway and Reginald Buckner each had double-doubles for the Rebels, who have won four straight games. Holloway had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Buckner scored 13 points and pulled down 15 rebounds.

Jordan McRae scored 26 points to match his career high for Tennessee (8-5), which closed a six-game home stand with its second consecutive loss. Jarnell Stokes added 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Mississippi capitalized on a major edge at the foul line. The Rebels went 38 of 44 on free throws. Tennessee was 17 of 26.

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