SOUTHAVEN — Ole Miss basketball led by as many as 24 points and never trailed Colorado State, beating the Rams 84-69 on Saturday at Landers Center to remain undefeated.
The Rebels’ frontcourt transfer tandem of Mikeal Brown-Jones and Malik Dia (Ensworth, Nashville) combined for 25 points, while four others finished with nine points or more to power the de facto home team’s offense. But it was Jaylen Murray who brought it home for Ole Miss (4-0) with a big second-half performance.
The former Saint Peter’s guard scored 11 of his 16 points after halftime and adding four assists and a pair of rebounds in the final 20 minutes, going 2-for-3 from the field and 6 for 6 at the free throw line. His 3-pointer with 5:14 to play extended the Rebels’ lead back to double digits (70-58) after the Rams (3-1) had clawed their way back into it.
The Rebels shot 51% from the field against Colorado State, their best mark of the young season.
Saturday’s game marked the sixth time Ole Miss has played a game in Southaven and the first since Dec. 22, 2014. The Rebels are now 5-1 all-time at Landers Center.
Ole Miss is set to host Oral Roberts on Thursday (7 p.m. CT, SEC Network+).
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Ole Miss vs Colorado State score updates
In his first season at Ole Miss, Mikeal Brown-Jones came into Saturday’s game against Colorado State averaging just 2.0 points per game. But the former UNC Greensboro and VCU big man broke out in Southaven. With 12:17 left in the game, Brown-Jones has 13 points (4-of-5 shooting) in 10 minutes of action.
Eight different Rebels scored in the first half against Colorado State, helping Ole Miss take a 45-26 lead into halftime. Big men Malik Dia and Mikeal Brown-Jones have 9 points apiece for the Rebels.
The Rebels have come out of the gate strong in Southaven. Ten minutes into the game, Ole Miss is leading 25-10 and has shot 60% from the field. The team has been particularly dominant on the boards, out-rebounding the Rams 13-5 in the early going.
Senior guard Matthew Murrell missed the Rebels’ win over South Alabama with an undisclosed injury. But he is back in the starting lineup versus Colorado State. He got the scoring started for Ole Miss with a 3-pointer inside the first minute of the game.
What time does Ole Miss vs Colorado State play today?
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Landers Center, Southaven
What channel is Ole Miss vs Colorado State game on today
- TV channel: SEC Network+
- Streaming: Fubo (Free trial), ESPN+
- Radio: Ole Miss radio network (93.7 FM in Oxford)
Ole Miss vs Colorado State live stream options
Ole Miss basketball vs. Colorado will be broadcast on SEC Network+. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Ole Miss basketball injury updates
Guard Matthew Murrell missed Ole Miss’ game against South Alabama on Nov. 12. Coach Chris Beard said Murrell was banged up. It was minor enough for Murrell to want to play, but he was held out. Murrell is classified as day-to-day.
Ole Miss vs Colorado State predictions
Ole Miss 83, Colorado State 75: The Rebels’ undefeated record has not come easily. Ole Miss’ previous two games against Grambling State and South Alabama were decided in the final two minutes. If Ole Miss is in a similar position, the Rebels should be able to secure another win in crunch time. It will help is Sean Pedulla, coming off a career-high seven 3-pointers, remains hot.
Ole Miss vs. Colorado State betting odds
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Ole Miss basketball schedule
Ole Miss basketball’s next five games:
- Colorado State: 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 (SEC Network+)
- Oral Roberts: 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 (SEC Network+)
- BYU: 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 (FS1)
- To be announced: (Rady Children’s Invitational) (FOX)
- Louisville: 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 (ACCN)
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