Jan 8, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) reacts after making a there point shot in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Ole Miss won 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Arkansas guard Johnell Davis (1) speaks to teammate D.J. Wagner (21), Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, during the second half of the Razorbacks' 73-66 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in their SEC home opener at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

John Calipari still believes he has a good team, but Arkansas basketball isn't finding enough consistent production through two SEC losses.

Ole Miss basketball took down Arkansas in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville on Wednesday night, winning 73-66 in front of a hostile crowd. Despite trailing by as much nine points in the first, the Rebels (13-2,

Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari reacts to the Razorbacks' loss at home to the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday night.

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.

Ole Miss forward Malik Dia (0) celebrates with teammate Matthew Murrell (11) after making a three-pointer as Arkansas forward Jonas Aidoo (9) looks on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, during the second half of the Razorbacks' 73-66 loss to the Rebels in their SEC home opener at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

Malik Dia scored a season-high 21 points and drained a crucial 3-pointer with 1:10 remaining as No. 23 Ole Miss topped Arkansas 73-66 on Wednesday night in Fayetteville, Ark.

Malik Dia scores 21 points along with eight rebounds as the Rebels get the win behind a balanced effort against the Razorbacks, 73-66.

Two games into what is expected to be a challenging conference campaign, the Arkansas men's basketball team is winless in the Southeastern Conference. On a frigid Wednesday night outside Bud Walton Arena,