OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Adam Clark scored 17 points and had seven assists, and Patton Pinkins added 16 points as Ole Miss opened its season with a 99-58 win over Alcorn State on Monday.

The Rebels took control early, building a 20-4 lead before the midpoint of the first half. Corey Stephenson capped the early surge with a dunk after a steal as Ole Miss repeatedly turned Alcorn State turnovers into scores.

Ole Miss led 52-31 at halftime after Clark scored six points in the final 1:08, including a layup with four seconds remaining.

The Rebels continued to pull away after halftime and finished with 14 steals while forcing 26 turnovers.

Santiago Trouet had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Ole Miss, while Christian Brown scored 12 points off the bench. Stephenson added 10 points.

Calvin Sirmans III led Alcorn State with 20 points and six assists, making 4 of 5 from behind the arc. Bobby Cannon added 14 points.

Ole Miss shot 57% from the field and finished with 25 assists on 35 made baskets.

Up next

Alcorn State: Plays Howard at home on Thursday.

Ole Miss: Hosts Central Arkansas on Friday.

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