Senior forward Murphy Holloway needed just five rebounds against Kentucky to become the all-time leading rebounder in Ole Miss history. He accomplished that in the second half of the Rebels’ 87-74 loss, as he finished the game with eight rebounds.
In doing so, Holloway broke Walter Actwood’s 36-year record of 945 career rebounds. Holloway, now with 949 rebounds, will have the remaining 11 regular seasons, and however far the Rebels go in the postseason, to add to his record.
Entering the game, Holloway averaged 10.3 rebounds per game, which led the Southeastern Conference and ranked 13th in the nation. For his career, Holloway is averaging 8.2 boards per game.
“Murph(y) brings it every game, he’s a walking double-double, plays with great energy,” head coach Andy Kennedy said. “He’s physically strong, has a nose for the ball. That’s a great accomplishment for him. He deserves it.”
In the fourth game this season against McNeese State, Holloway joined the 1,000 point club at Ole Miss. He became the 34th Rebel to reach that milestone, but is likely to become the first Rebel to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds in an Ole Miss uniform.
Holloway has been a double-double machine for the Rebels with nine such games this season, which leads the SEC. Holloway has also scored in double figures in 18 of 20 games this season.
He has contributed more to the team than just scoring and rebounding. Holloway also ranks fourth in school history with 166 career steals, which is six behind Jason Harrison for third all-time. He leads the team and ranks third in the SEC with 30 steals, including at least one steal in 16 games this season.
This season has bigger meaning than individual accolades for Holloway. As he enters the final 11 regular season games and final five games in Tad Smith Coliseum, Holloway looks to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in his Ole Miss career.
Regardless of how the season finishes for Ole Miss, Holloway will finish his career as one of the most decorated Rebels in school history.
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