Ole Miss handles Troy 84-65, advances in NIT

OXFORD — Using a high-flying offense to power through the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, Ole Miss beat Troy 84-65 on Wednesday night at Tad Smith Coliseum.

Terrico White led the Rebels with 27 points — his highest point total in more than two months.

Ole Miss (22-10) advances to face the winner of the Memphis/St. John’s game in the NIT second round. A date and time haven’t yet been determined.

White was aggressive from the start, slicing his way to the basket for layups, catching alley-oop passes for dunks, and hitting a few 3-pointers.

Clarion Ledger