LIVE UPDATES: Ole Miss Returns Home to Welcome Arkansas to SJB Pavilion

The Ole Miss Rebels are in need of a win on Wednesday night after dropping their last two SEC matchups on the road.

OXFORD, Miss. -- It has been tough sledding for the Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team since SEC play started in January. The Rebels (15-3, 2-3 SEC) have dropped their last two conference matchups on the road, and have cooled off after finishing their non-conference schedule undefeated. 

Fortunately, it is still January, and Chris Beard's squad can spark a turnaround with a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday night in the friendly confines of the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. The Razorbacks (10-8, 1-4 SEC) are also in need of a conference victory, as they lost their first three SEC matchups to start the new year.

Entering Wednesday's matchup, the Rebels are averaging 76.7 points per game, while the Razorbacks are averaging 77.6 ppg. Matthew Murrell leads Ole Miss in scoring with an average of 16.9 ppg.

Follow along below for live updates between Ole Miss and Arkansas.

PREGAME

Ole Miss will be wearing its all-white uniform set versus the Razorbacks on Wednesday. You can view that uniform reveal here.

FIRST HALF

1H U16 -- The Rebels won the tip and started fast, as they entered the first media timeout of the game with a 12-4 lead over Arkansas. Matthew Murrell currently leads Ole Miss in scoring with five points. Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield have both hit three-pointers to put the Rebels ahead early.

1H U12 -- Ole Miss has added to its lead, and Arkansas is starting to fall behind. The Rebels lead the Razorbacks 21-9 at the second media timeout of the game. Ole Miss has been relentless on defense, as the Razorbacks have committed five turnovers in the last four minutes.

1H U8 -- Arkansas is fighting back, as the Razorbacks have scored on their last three field goal attempts. Ole Miss still holds a 28-14 lead over Arkansas, as the Rebels have nailed five of their last seven field goal attempts. 

1H U4 -- The Razorbacks have will not be put away early, as Ole Miss now only leads 29-23 with less than four minutes remaining in the first half. The Rebels have missed their last five field goal attempts, allowing Arkansas to come back.

HALF: Ole Miss 38, Arkansas 26

SECOND HALF

2H U16 -- Ole Miss has kept the pressure on Arkansas to start the final 20 minutes of play, as the Rebels hold a dominant 53-34 lead over the Razorbacks at the first media timeout of the second half.

2H U12 -- The Rebels continue to pile on the points, as they now hold a 57-38 lead over Arkansas with less than 12 minutes remaining in the game. Murrell still leads Ole Miss in scoring with 16 points.

2H U8 -- Ole Miss holds a 63-43 lead over Arkansas with less than eight minutes remaining in the game. Barring a Razorbacks miracle, Ole Miss should be on its way to its third SEC victory this season.

FINAL: Ole Miss 77, Arkansas 51