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Memphis looks to bounce back against Mississippi

Dec 9, 2006 - 3:24 PM Ole Miss (7-1) at No. 17 Memphis (6-2) 1:00 pm EST

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Ticker) -- After falling short against an in-state rival, 17th-ranked Memphis returns home to face Mississippi on Saturday.

The Tigers endured a lopsided 76-58 setback to Tennessee on Wednesday. Memphis now trails in the all-time series with the Volunteers, 7-11.

Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 19 points and Robert Dozier added 13 and nine rebounds for the Tigers, who fell into a 43-22 hole at the break. Memphis shot just 29 percent (22-of-77) overall.

However, the Tigers possess a 25-11 all-time lead in their series with the Rebels, who have won their last three games.

Ole Miss posted an 85-77 victory over New Orleans on November 30. Jermey Parnell and Bam Doyne both had 16 points and Kenny Williams and freshman Eniel Polynice followed with 15 apiece for the Rebels, who shot 54 percent (29-of-54) from the field.

If the Tigers rebound, coach John Calipari will record his 100th home victory during his tenure at Memphis.