MS SC644

Commends the University of Mississippi Rebels Men's Basketball Team and Head Coach Andy Kennedy for winning the 2009-2010 SEC Western Division title, the team's fifth division title and second under Kennedy.

Recognizes the team's 68-66 road victory over Arkansas on March 6, 2010, where Chris Warren scored 31 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer, securing a first-round bye in the SEC Tournament.

Highlights the team's resilience in overcoming an 11-point deficit with 5:02 remaining and notes this was the fourth time in 2009-2010 SEC play the Rebels erased a double-digit second-half deficit.

Lists the coaching staff (Head Coach Andy Kennedy and assistants Michael White, Owen Miller, and Torey Ward) and 13-member roster including key players Chris Warren, Murphy Holloway, and Reginald Buckner.

Directs the resolution be forwarded to Coach Kennedy, Chancellor Dan Jones, and the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.