Malik Dia set season highs with 23 points and 19 rebounds, and No. 21 Ole Miss' stifling defense led to a 74-64 win over No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Malik Dia’s 23 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks led No. 21 Mississippi to a 74-64 win over No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday.

The Ole Miss Rebels moved to 14-2 and 3-0 in SEC play after defeating the LSU Tigers on Saturday night behind a monster second half charge. The second half explosion was led by transfer center Malik Dia who totaled 19 points,

Ole Miss forward Malik Dia set his season and Ole Miss high in points against Arkansas. The Rebels' win was a building moment for him and Chris Beard.

Malik Dia kept the hot hand for Ole Miss as the sophomore forward finished with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting. He added a team high eight boards in the win. Jaylen Murray led all passers with six assists marking his eighth game this season with five or more helpers.

Malik Dia scored 19 points, Jaemyn Brakefield added 16 and No. 23 Mississippi beat LSU 77-65 on Saturday night. The Rebels (14-2, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) have won their first three league games for the first time in six years.

On Saturday, the Ole Miss Rebels moved to 3-0 in SEC play for the first time since 2019. Junior forward Malik Dia spoke to the media after his team's win over LSU about his performance during his last two SEC games.