Ole Miss Rebels Face Off Against Colorado State Rams in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels are set to face the Colorado State Rams in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup on Saturday, November 16, at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. Both teams enter the game with a perfect 3-0 record, making this encounter a significant test for both squads in the early stages of the season.

Ole Miss, led by Head Coach Chris Beard, is coming off a 64-54 win over South Alabama, where guard Sean Pedulla had a standout performance with 27 points, four steals, and four rebounds. Pedulla leads the Rebels in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game, along with 2.7 rebounds and a team-high 3.7 assists. Other key contributors include Jaylen Murray with 13.3 points per game and Jaemyn Brakefield with 12.3 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds per game[2][3][5].

Colorado State, under the guidance of Head Coach Niko Medved, is also undefeated and looking to build on their 3-0 start. The Rams are led by Nique Clifford, who averages a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds per game. Jalen Lake adds 16 points per game, while Bowen Born and Kyan Evans contribute with 7.3 and 7 points per game, respectively. The Rams have been strong defensively and have won 16 of their last 18 games against non-conference opponents[1][2][5].

The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and can also be streamed on fubo TV. The Rebels are favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 140.5 points. Historically, this will be only the second meeting between the two teams, with Colorado State winning the previous encounter in 2010 by a score of 68-61[2][3][5].

Matthew Murrell, a key player for Ole Miss, is listed as day-to-day due to an unknown injury and his availability for the game is uncertain. Despite some inconsistencies, Ole Miss remains ranked in the AP Poll‘s top 25 and is looking to solidify their position with a win against a strong Colorado State team[3][5].

Both teams have shown strong defensive performances this season, with Ole Miss allowing just 59.3 points per game and Colorado State averaging 81 points per game on offense. The matchup is expected to be a low-scoring game, given the defensive prowess of both teams[2][3].