Ole Miss men’s basketball ends an era Friday night with its final game in the historic Tad Smith Coliseum, hosting CSU Bakersfield in Oxford.

Memphis (1-1) struck first, opening the game with a breakaway layup off the jump ball. Ole Miss (3-0) got things started offensively after Malik Dia hit a three-pointer to respond to the quick score by Memphis at the 19:31 mark.

Penny Hardaway said Memphis basketball picked up some much-needed confidence from winning its season opener, ahead of its road game vs. Ole Miss.

Ole Miss basketball faces coach Penny Hardaway and Memphis in a game on Nov. 11. Follow live updates the Sandy and John Black Pavilion from Oxford

OXFORD, Miss.- Ole Miss fans will feel the seats at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum for one last time Friday. The building is set to be demolished in 2026, with a parking lot taking its place. Basketball games for men and women at Ole Miss are being played inside the Pavilion, which opened in 2016.

OXFORD, MS − Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway and Ole Miss coach Chris Beard want to continue playing one another.

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The Ole Miss men's basketball team officially welcomed small forward Jaron Saulsberry to their 2026 recruiting class on National Signing Day.