The Mississippi Rebels' unlikely run in the SEC Tournament came to an end Saturday afternoon when the fourth-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores' shutdown defense took control in the second half. The Commodores were leading by just two points at halftime but, thanks to timely shooting, extended their lead and won 65-53, advancing to face the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats.
Ole Miss Vs. Vanderbilt, SEC Semifinals 2012 Final Score: Commodores Knock Off Rebels, 65-53
Vanderbilt's best player and leading scorer, John Jenkins, was ice cold in the first half but Ole Miss couldn't do much to stop him once he started to find his rhythm. He made just one of his first eight three pointers but four of his next five, and finished with 23 points to lead all scorers.
Jarvis Summers did all he could to lead the Rebels, who would have certainly secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament had they won this game. He finished with 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists, penetrating effectively against Vanderbilt's guards. None of his teammates could really get going, with the exception of Ladarius White off the bench, who scored 13.
For more on these two teams, visit Ole Miss blog Red Cup Rebellion and Vanderbilt blog Anchor Of Gold. Head over to SB Nation NCAA Basketball for more news and notes on conference tournaments and the rest of March Madness. For more on the SEC Tournament, stay with this StoryStream or visit Team Speed Kills.
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