NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jarkel Joiner scored 18 points, Romello White had 17, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Mississippi beat South Carolina 76-59 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
The sixth-seeded Rebels (16-10) play No. 3 seed LSU in the quarterfinals Friday. The Tigers beat Ole Miss 75-61 on Jan. 9. and had a game that was originally scheduled for Feb 28 at LSU canceled by issues concerning the coronavirus pandemic.
Jalyn McCreary scored 15 points, Wildens Leveque added 14 and AJ Lawson scored 12 for No. 11 seed South Carolina (6-15). Keyshawn Bryant and Jermaine Couisnard did not play due as head coach Frank Martin's felt the players have been worn down physically and mentally. The duo combined to average more than 24 points this season, including 14.4 by Bryant.