MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MATTHEW MURRELL #11 - GUARD - OLE MISS REBELS
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12.0 PPG
2.5 RPG
3.0 APG
Ole Miss MBB G Matthew Murrell To Return For 4th Season Ole Miss men’s basketball will get its top scorer back next season in guard Matthew Murrell
Matthew Murrell's huge game not enough to propel Ole Miss basketball over No. 21 Texas A&M Ole Miss basketball gave Texas A&M a scare, but couldn't secure a second straight win under interim coach Win Case.
MARCH 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Matthew Murrell Named Finalist For Howell Trophy The Rebel has been named a finalist for the award given to Mississippi’s top basketball player.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Quality log Tuesday Murrell provided 14 points (2-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 win over Georgia.
Impact Murrell logged 14 points despite missing more than 80 percent of his field goals attempted Tuesday. Along with the nine free throws, he compensated for his inefficient scoring by logging a quality number of rebounds and assists. Murrell is expected to log above-average value in all the aforementioned stat categories while part of Mississppi's starting lineup again.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to starting lineup Murrell is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Georgia.
Impact Murrell will replace T.J. Caldwell in the starting lineup Tuesday. The junior guard has started in 19 of his 20 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inefficient scoring as backup Murrell contributed 10 points (4-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 loss to Vanderbilt.
Impact Murrell logged a double-digit point tally but at the expense of chucking too many shots that eventually led to his 26.6 field goal percentage. Despite that and being a backup, he is expected to be added to Mississippi's starting lineup again sooner than later. Murrell's latest log is his first as a backup since 2021, and he was thriving as a starter prior to returning.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ole Miss basketball leading scorer Matthew Murrell returns from injury vs. Vanderbilt Ole Miss men's basketball will get leading scorer Matthew Murrell back vs. Vanderbilt.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Good to go Saturday Murrell (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Murrell is set to play Saturday after missing the previous three games with a right knee injury. The junior forward will likely rejoin the starting lineup, as he has started in all 19 of his appearances this season. Murrell is averaging 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.4 minutes.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ole Miss basketball vs. Kentucky: Matthew Murrell to miss third straight game with injury Ole Miss basketball leading scorer Matthew Murrell will miss a third straight game due to a knee injury.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Likely out again Tuesday Murrell (knee) is not suited up during pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game versus Kentucky, David Eckert of The Clarion Ledger reports.
Impact Murrell has missed each of the past two games while dealing with a right knee injury. The 6-foot-4 junior was initially tabbed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's home game, but his appearance in street clothes less than 15 minutes ahead of tipoff all but confirms he'll remain out. In Murrell's likely absence, either Daeshun Ruffin (coach's decision) or James White will likely start against the Wildcats.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Termed game-time call Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis said Murrell (knee) will be a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup with Kentucky, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Murrell has missed the Rebels' last two games with a right knee injury but looks as though he'll have a shot to be cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's 9 p.m. ET opening tip. If available, Murrell -- who is averaging 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.4 steals in 33.4 minutes per game on the season -- should reclaim his usual starting role on the wing.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Murrell (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, David Eckert of the Clarion Ledger reports.
Impact Murrell was considered a game-time decision but will ultimately miss his second consecutive game. Ole Miss will miss his scoring punch, as he's averaged 14.9 points as well as 1.4 steals per game across 33.4 minutes this season.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Murrell (knee) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Oklahoma State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The junior is a game-time decision after missing last week's game with a knee injury that occurred last Saturday at Arkansas. Potentially having Murrell back Saturday would be great news for Ole Miss as he is averaging 14.9 points and 3.5 rebounds this season.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday with knee injury Murrell (knee) will not be available Tuesday against Missouri, Jared Redding of 247sports reports.
Impact This will be the juniors first missed game of the year. Through 19 starts this season, Murrell has averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists in 33.4 minutes. The guard will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup at Oklahoma State.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Tuesday Murrell (knee) is a game-time decision before Mississippi's game Tuesday versus Missouri, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Mississippi will decide Murrell's availability right before the team is scheduled to host Missouri on Tuesday. If out, his next opportunity to play is at Oklahoma State on Saturday.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injured knee Murrell suffered a knee injury during Mississippi's 69-57 loss Saturday at Arkansas, according to Brad Logan of 247Sports.com.
Impact Murrell injured his right knee during the second half of Mississippi's latest matchup. The injury indicates why he logged fewer than 25 minutes. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Rebels host Missouri on Tuesday.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Murrell and Ole Miss host No. 25 Arkansas
Ole Miss visits the No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks after Matthew Murrell scored 23 points in the Rebels' 70-58 victory against the South Carolina GamecocksJANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
24 points in losing effort Murrell contributed 24 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 82-73 loss to Auburn.
Impact Murrell had his fifth 20-point game of the season in the loss. Ole Miss has shaken up the lineups throughout the season, but Murrell has really been the one constant they've been able to rely on. The junior will look to help the Rebels to their first conference win on Saturday against Georgia.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
North Alabama hosts Murrell and Ole Miss
Ole Miss hosts the North Alabama Lions after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 63-55 victory against the Temple OwlsDECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Temple visits Ole Miss after Murrell's 21-point outing
Ole Miss plays the Temple Owls after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 72-61 loss to the UCF KnightsDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ole Miss hosts Temple after Murrell's 21-point performance
Ole Miss plays the Temple Owls after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 72-61 loss to the UCF KnightsDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sixth time in double figures Murrell contributed 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's 68-57 loss to Memphis.
Impact Murrell scored in double figures for a sixth time this season thanks to a solid performance from three. The junior is averaging a career-high 14.0 points per matchup.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Murrell's 2nd half lifts Ole Miss past Chattanooga, 70-58
Matthew Murrell put up 25 points, knocking down 6 of 10 shots from behind the arc and sparking a 13-3 run midway through the second half to earn Mississippi a 70-58 win over Chatta...NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Murrell's second-half explosion leads Ole Miss basketball to win over Chattanooga Ole Miss basketball used a big second-half run to top Chattanooga and move to 3-0 on the season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM
Ole Miss takes on Florida Atlantic after Murrell's 20-point game
Ole Miss faces the Florida Atlantic Owls after Matthew Murrell scored 20 points in Ole Miss' 73-58 victory against the Alcorn State BravesNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
