NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – Jarkel Joiner scored 18 points, Romello White had 17, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Mississippi beat South Carolina 76-59 in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Sixth-ranked rebels (16-10) play No. 3 LSU in the quarterfinals on Friday.
The Tigers defeated Ole Miss 75-61 on January 9 and had a game that was originally scheduled for February 28 at LSU canceled due to issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Jalyn McCreary scored 15 points, Wildens Leveque added 14 and AJ Lawson scored 12 for South Carolina’s 11th place finish (6-15).
Keyshawn Bryant and Jermaine Couisnard did not play for undisclosed reasons. The pair combined an average of more than 24 points this season, including 14.4 for Bryant.
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