Ole Miss vs. Bradley: Three Takeaways from the Win

Feb 12, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Andy Kennedy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Florida Gators at Stephen C. O

Ole Miss defeated Bradley 66-49 at The Pavilion on Monday night. What can we take away from the won over the Braves?

The Rebels got their second straight win after beating Bradley on Monday night. Ole Miss has one more game before the Christmas break against South Alabama on Thursday. It is critical for the Rebels to keep improving as the Kentucky Wildcats loom on December 29 in Oxford.

What did we learn from the win last night over Bradley? Find out more here.

Jan 7, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Opening tip off between the Mississippi Rebels and the Alabama Crimson Tide at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mississippi Rebels defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 74-66. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Sophomore Terrence Davis continues to show that he is the most improved player on the Ole Miss roster. Davis pumped in 19 points and added six rebounds. He was also 3-6 from beyond the arc.

Davis’ contributions can not be understated as he has given the Rebels life and inserted himself into the starting lineup. He has picked up some of the slack in the back court to allow Ole Miss to not miss a beat.

Feb 9, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Andy Kennedy calls a play against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O

Monday night was probably the best defensive game the Rebels have played so far in the 2016-17 campaign. Ole Miss held Bradley to 49 points on the night. The Braves only shot 31 percent from the field.

Defense has been a weakness so far for Ole Miss and if they Rebels can shore that up, it will make them much more dangerous headed into SEC play.

Mar 10, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Sebastian Saiz (11) adjusts his goggles during game 4 of the SEC tournament against Alabama Crimson Tide at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Saiz is having a First-Team All-SEC type season so far this year for the Rebels. It seems like whenever the Rebels need a basket, they drop it down to Saiz to get the two points.

With the injury to Karlis Salins and the lack of production from the other big men, Saiz’s play will continue to be vital for Ole Miss headed into league play.