Ole Miss extends Chris Beard after 20-win season

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Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard agreed to a new contract on Wednesday, one day ahead of the Rebels' second-round game against Texas AM in the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the university, however CBS Sports reported the contract is for six years and extends through the 2029-30 season.

The Rebels won their first 13 games this seaso