Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell led his team to a 91-78 victory over Iowa State, advancing to their first Sweet 16 since 2001 and making history as the seventh SEC team to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA men’s tournament. Despite being the lowest-seeded SEC team, Ole Miss dominated the game, showcasing the strength of the conference and setting a record with 14 teams making the tournament. Coach Chris Beard instilled confidence in his team, drawing inspiration from past underdog champions and believing in their potential to continue winning in the tournament.
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Yordan Alvarez’s return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture
Yordan Alvarez's hand injury is more severe than initially thought, revealing a small fracture in his fourth metacarpal that is about 60% healed. General manager Dana Brown indicated that the fracture was missed in earlier imaging due to inflammation and fluid, and while Alvarez has been sidelined since May 3, they had hoped for a return this weekend. Alvarez emphasized the need for rest to ensure complete healing, noting that his injury worsened while he...
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