Shuler, Buffen Lead Ole Miss Over Kentucky 70-62

Devontae Shuler scored 17 points, KJ Buffen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Mississippi beat Kentucky 70-62.

Romello White added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Ole Miss (14-10, 9-8 Southeastern Conference), which has won two of its last three games.

Sammy Hunter came off the bench and scored a career-high 11 points.

Ole Miss used a 15-7 surge for a 65-57 lead with 2:20 to play.

Kentucky pulled to 65-60 with 1:08 left but didn’t get closer.

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 16 points and had eight rebounds to lead Kentucky (8-15, 7-9).