Mississippi St.'s Ramani Parker (knee) out for season

Field Level Media|published: Wed 15th November, 16:55 2023

Mississippi State forward Ramani Parker (23) and Texas A&M forward Jada Malone (13) reach for a ball during the first quarter of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Thursday, March 2, 2023. Texas A M Vs Mississippi State 2023 Sec Women S Basketball Tournament In Greenville Sc credits: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

Mississippi State's Ramani Parker will miss the remainder of the season with a left knee injury she suffered in the Bulldogs' win over Southeastern Louisiana on Friday.

Coach Sam Purcell confirmed the season-ending injury following the team's 87-26 win over New Orleans on Wednesday.

Parker, who followed Purcell to Mississippi State from Louisville after the 2021-22 season, averaged 4.8 points per game last season. She scored six points and had nine rebounds in the season-opener against Alcorn State.

Parker's injury is expected to lead to more playing time for Nyayongah Gony and Quanirah Montague behind All-SEC center Jessika Carter, according to the Clarion Ledger. Gony had five points and three rebounds against New Orleans, while Montague had seven points and nine rebounds.

—Field Level Media