To the second round we go

The Rebs were victorious last night in their first round game of the NIT. Next up are the Clemson Tigers. Since Clemson is the #1 seed in our region, we will have to travel there for the game on Monday. This season, team won 16 games at Tad Smith which is now the record for home wins in a single season. It also extends our home win streak to 9 games. I have been nothing but proud of this team and their accomplishments. I am looking forward to watching what they can do next year.

NIT here we come

Tonight marks the first time that Ole Miss has reached post-season play in basketball since 2002. While I was really disappointed that we came close to getting a bid to the Big Dance and couldn't close the deal, overall I am happy. This is a team that hadn't had a winning season in several years. Our new head coach Andy Kennedy has been nothing short of phenomenal to take this group of perennial losers and given the program it's first winning season since that NCAA appearance. This years team boasts a 20-12 record with their 8-8 showing in season play winning them Co-West Champion honors. Tonight's match-up, however, is a huge problem for me. I do not agree with the #4 seed that we were "awarded" in the bracket. We will play one game and home and then be on the road for the rest of the tourney. I think that with our final record and our RPI, we deserve to be a #2 seed at minimum. Here is to hoping that East Tennessee State is able to beat Clemson tonight and the Rebels can stay in the friendly confines of Tad Smith.
On another Rebel related note, our baseball team stands at 14-5 going into SEC play this weekend at #1 Vanderbilt.