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Matthew Murrell injury status revealed ahead of matchup vs. Vanderbilt
By Ethan Stone
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Matthew Murrell has not played for Ole Miss since Jan. 21. The Ole Miss star suffered a season-ending knee injury last year and once again ran into injury problems in a 69-57 loss to Arkansas.
According to head coach Kermit Davis, Murrell is expected to be back Saturday after a 3-game hiatus. The Rebels face off against Vanderbilt in the middle of a packed college basketball slate, looking to snap a 4-game losing streak with Murrell expected to be back on the court.
Ole Miss’ Matthew Murrell (knee) is available for today’s game against Vanderbilt, per Kermit Davis. Averages 14.9 PPG. Has not played since 1/21.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 4, 2023
Murrell’s 14.9 points per game is 10th in the SEC and leads Ole Miss. The junior guard and 6-foot-8 Jaemyn Brakefield represent the Rebels’ best scoring threats on an offense ranked No. 144 in the country per KenPom.
The Rebels sit at 9-13 on the season and take on Vanderbilt at 1 p.m. EST on SEC Network.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
