Chris Beard Triumphant Debut: Chris Beard, after a year-long hiatus, made a victorious debut as the head coach of Ole Miss basketball. Despite a less-than-perfect display of basketball, Ole Miss secured a 69-59 win against Alabama State. The opening night, held at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, drew an impressive crowd of 6,141.
Beard expressed gratitude for the warm reception, especially praising the student section. Reflecting on his journey to Oxford, Beard acknowledged feeling blessed to be a part of the vibrant campus community. Despite Ole Miss struggling with shooting percentages, Beard remains confident in the team’s potential and emphasized the commitment to their playing style.
The Rebels showcased a balanced scoring attack, with Matthew Murrell leading with 16 points and nine rebounds. Jaylen Murray, Allen Flanigan, and TJ Caldwell each contributed 15 points. Flanigan also added 12 rebounds and three steals. The team’s overall performance included strong defense, committing only eight turnovers and out-rebounding Alabama State 52-46.
Despite Alabama State’s efforts, Ole Miss dominated in the paint and on fast-break points. The game felt like an intense NCAA Tournament first-round matchup, according to Beard. The team showed poise and resilience when challenged, a promising sign for the season ahead.
Ole Miss will face Eastern Washington on Friday at 7 p.m. in their next matchup.
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Our Reader’s Queries
When did Chris Beard start coaching at Texas?
On April 2, 2021, Beard assumed the role of the 25th Head Basketball Coach at The University of Texas.
What is Ole Miss paying Chris Beard?
6. Chris Beard was recruited by Ole Miss and will receive an annual payment of $3.25 million, totalling $5,005,000. 7. Tony Bennett earns $4,830,345. 8. Brad Underwood makes $4,600,550. 9. Bob Huggins’ salary is $4,150,000.
Where is Mark Adams now?
Basketball player Mark Adams, born in May 1956, is currently serving as an assistant for East Carolina, from 2023 to the present, after his time with Texas Tech from 2021 to 2023. He previously held an administrative position as the director of basketball operations for Texas Tech from 2013 to 2015.
Where did Texas basketball coach come from?
Originally from Angleton, Texas, Terry began coaching as an assistant at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where he had previously attended. After one season (1990-91) at St. Edward’s, he transitioned to his current position at Bowie High.