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Mississippi defeats Alabama State 90-53

Nov 17, 2009 - 3:22 AM OXFORD, Miss.(AP) -- Terrico White scored 19 points as Mississippi placed four players in double figures to defeat Alabama State 90-53 on Monday night.

Eniel Polynice added 17 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals for the Rebels (2-0). Chris Warren and Zac Graham scored 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Ole Miss shot 34-for-69 from the field (49.3 percent) in the game.

Menji Mundadi had 13 points for Alabama State (0-1), who kept the deficit within single digits until the final 6 minutes of the first half.

The Rebels led 43-24 at halftime on the strength of a 10-0 run, highlighted by a three-point play from DeAundre Cranston. Alabama State was limited to eight first half baskets and missed all seven 3-point attempts.

Ole Miss led by as many as 39 points in the second half.