Ole Miss men's basketball vs. Mississippi State video highlights, score
It's the oldest rivalry in the South Eastern Conference, according to broadcasters.
The Ole Miss Rebels (8-5) are hosting the Mississippi State Bulldogs (10-3) in an in-state rivalry that dates back to 1914.
Behind a strong performance from Matt Murrell, the Rebels beat the Bulldogs 82-72.
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Here are the top plays from the game:
Murrell makes it 27 points after Bulldogs turnover
Goodness gracious @matt_murre11 that rim has a family! 🔨
🖥 https://t.co/QFvX99682u pic.twitter.com/hQlEM6tagQ— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) January 9, 2022
Rebels' Murrell keeps his strong performance going by recovering a loose ball from the Bulldogs and running it down court. Murrell adds another two points to a 25-point performance with more than nine minutes to go in the second half.
Ole Miss gets hot start from Matt Murrell
You serious Matt?!?!@matt_murre11 continues his hot start and now sits at 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting! 🔥🔥🔥
🖥 https://t.co/QFvX99682u pic.twitter.com/HGZbkoMRpB— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) January 9, 2022
Rebels sophomore guard Matt Murrell jumps off to a hot start. This three pointer solidifies 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting.
Bulldogs' Shakeel Moore scores after Ole Miss turnover
Defense → Offense
Dawgs cut the lead to two. pic.twitter.com/lJghewwf8t— Mississippi State MBK (@HailStateMBK) January 9, 2022
Mississippi State's sophomore guard Shakeel Moore scores after a small struggle over the ball that leads to an Ole Miss turnover.
Ole Miss lob to a slam dunk cuts a short, early lead by MS State
Something we will never get tired tweeting:
The lob by @DaeshunRuffin and the slam by @westphilly_ny!!!
🖥 https://t.co/QFvX99682u pic.twitter.com/idNCddiGhW— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) January 9, 2022
In the first two minutes of the game, Rebels' freshman guard Daeshun Ruffin lobs the ball to center Nysier Brooks for the slam dunk.
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Kermit Davis is the head coach for the Ole Miss men's basketball program. Ben Howland is the head coach for Mississippi State.
Trisha Easto is a digital producer in the USA Today network. You can find her on Twitter @trishaanicole
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