App State Mountaineers Defeat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 70-63
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Reed Green Coliseum
App State Mountaineers 70, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won App State Mountaineers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
App State Mountaineers beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 70-63 at Reed Green Coliseum on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in App State Mountaineers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
App State Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the App State Mountaineers emerged victorious against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a final score of 70-63. This game, held at Reed Green Coliseum, showcased App State's recent form, as they extended their winning streak to two games while Southern Miss faced their fifth consecutive loss.
The Mountaineers, boasting a record of 14-9, have been performing well recently, with a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 69.0 points per game while allowing only 63.8, indicating a solid defensive effort. In contrast, the Golden Eagles, now at 11-12, have struggled with a 4-6 record in their last ten outings. They have averaged 72.0 points scored per game but have allowed a concerning 77.2 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
At home, Southern Miss has a record of 2-1 in their last three games, but their overall away performance has been less impressive, with a 2-5 record. App State, on the other hand, has shown strength both at home and away, with a 4-2 record at home and a balanced 2-2 record on the road in their recent games.
The two teams had previously met earlier in the season on February 5, 2025, where Southern Miss lost a close game 58-60. This latest matchup continued the trend of competitiveness between the teams, with App State managing to secure a more definitive win this time around.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any notable absences for either team, which means both squads were likely at full strength for this encounter. The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated that App State was favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 134.5. This suggests that the market expected a closely matched game, which ultimately played out as anticipated.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere in Reed Green Coliseum typically provides a challenging environment for visiting teams. Fans were likely treated to an engaging contest, particularly as the game unfolded in the second half.
Key moments in the second half included a crucial three-point jumper by Jalen Tot that pushed App State's lead to 65-58. Southern Miss attempted to rally, with Israel Hart hitting a long-range three-pointer to bring the score to 67-63. However, App State maintained their composure, with Kasen Jennings contributing significantly from the free-throw line to seal the game.
Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the implications it has for both teams moving forward. Southern Miss will need to address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around, while App State will look to build on their momentum as they continue their campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | APP -1.5 | 134.5 o -108 / u -112 | App State Mountaineers -125 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles +105 |
Leaders
- PointsTylik Weeks21Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks3Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet12Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- PointsJalen Tot19App State Mountaineers
- AssistsEren Banks3App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsKasen Jennings7App State Mountaineers
Recent form
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L472 scored · 77.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L67-85at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 24
- L62-69at Georgia State PanthersJan 23
- L67-74at Texas State BobcatsJan 17
- L65-91at Troy TrojansJan 15
- W70-60vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 10
- W80-70vs Texas State BobcatsJan 9
- W74-67at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 3
- W87-73at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 1
- L62-90at LSU TigersDec 30
- L86-93vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 20
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W269 scored · 63.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- W59-43vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 23
- W72-58vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 22
- L73-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 17
- W80-65vs James Madison DukesJan 15
- L62-67at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 10
- W52-50at Georgia State PanthersJan 9
- L81-88at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 3
- W81-73at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 31
- L63-70vs Georgia State PanthersDec 20
- W67-49vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | App State Mountaineers | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-51 | 21-58 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 3-17 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 18 |
| Free throws | 22-29 | 18-26 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Assists | 8 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 1 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 32 |
| Fouls | 22 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 68 | 25 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-36Jalen Tot makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-36Jalen Tot makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-38Tylik Weeks makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half39-39Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-39Eren Banks makes layup
- 2nd Half41-41Dylan Brumfield makes layup (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half41-42Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-42Kasen Jennings makes layup
- 2nd Half43-44Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half44-44Jalen Tot makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-44Jalen Tot makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-44Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-45Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-45Eren Banks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-45Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-47Israel Hart makes layup
- 2nd Half50-47Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup (Kasen Jennings assists)
- 2nd Half50-48Israel Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Michael Marcus Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Eren Banks assists)
- 2nd Half53-50Israel Hart makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-50Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup (Jalen Tot assists)
- 2nd Half56-50Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-51Tegra Izay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-52Tegra Izay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Kasen Jennings makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jalen Tot assists)
- 2nd Half60-53Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-54Michael Marcus Jr. makes 3-foot dunk (Eren Banks assists)
- 2nd Half62-56Tegra Izay makes layup (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half62-57Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Jalen Tot makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-60Dylan Brumfield makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-60Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-60Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-63Israel Hart makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half68-63Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-63Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-63Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles, below favours App State Mountaineers.
Venue
- Reed Green ColiseumHattiesburg, MS
- Attendance3164
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Tim Comer, Wil Howard
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