Part 3/7:
Moments later, amid a fast-paced sequence, Texas A&M's Malik Dia delivered a jaw-dropping dunk, a vivid representation of the tight race between the two teams. Despite some missed shots and turnovers, the first half was an electrifying display of college basketball at its finest.
A Three-Point Frenzy
As the game unfolded, three-point shooting became a key component. Sha Padulla, a product of the transfer portal from Virginia Tech, along with Ole Miss's Jayen Murray, began to heat up, trading baskets and pushing the score higher. The Rebels finished the half with impressive numbers from beyond the arc, showing their willingness to shoot threes—evidenced by their average of nine makes per game.