Arkansas State Tops Southern Miss in Close Contest
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 4:30 PM ET · Reed Green Coliseum
Arkansas State Red Wolves 93, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 86, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 93-86 at Reed Green Coliseum on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Arkansas State Red Wolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a final score of 93-86. This game took place at the Reed Green Coliseum, where Southern Miss had a home record of 5-0 prior to this fixture. The victory for Arkansas State improves their away record to 4-3 and continues their strong performance this season, now holding a record of 10-4 overall.
Arkansas State entered the game with a solid recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and an average of 81.9 points scored per game, while allowing 76.8 points. Their last outing saw them secure a convincing 89-70 win against the Texas State Bobcats. In contrast, Southern Miss had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 73.6 points scored and 70.8 points allowed. They came into this game off a win against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, where they triumphed 62-54.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Arkansas State favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Arkansas State at -130 on the moneyline and Southern Miss at +110.
In terms of previous meetings, Arkansas State had won both encounters against Southern Miss earlier in the 2025 season, with scores of 101-67 and 81-68. This history added an extra layer of significance to the game, as Southern Miss sought to break their losing streak against the Red Wolves.
Injuries did not significantly impact either team in this matchup, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather reported that could affect play.
As the game progressed, Arkansas State maintained a slight edge, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half. Chandler Jackson and Tegra Izay made crucial free throws down the stretch, while Chiante' Tramble's three-pointer helped to solidify the Red Wolves' lead. The final moments saw Southern Miss attempt to close the gap, but Arkansas State's free throw shooting proved decisive.
Fans watching the game would have noted the high-scoring nature of both teams, with Arkansas State's ability to convert free throws and capitalize on key moments being pivotal in their victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ARST -1.5 | 155.5 o -110 / u -110 | Arkansas State Red Wolves -130 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles +110 |
Leaders
- PointsTylik Weeks25Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsDjahi Binet3Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsBrewer Carruth6Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- PointsChandler Jackson18Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsChristian Harmon5Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsJalen Hampton7Arkansas State Red Wolves
Recent form
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak W173.6 scored · 70.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W62-54vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 19
- L67-71at Ole Miss RebelsDec 13
- W68-60vs Grambling TigersDec 9
- L64-88at Miami HurricanesDec 6
- W82-75at Radford HighlandersDec 4
- W70-60vs UT Martin SkyhawksNov 23
- W92-83vs North Florida OspreysNov 23
- W82-59vs William Carey CrusadersNov 19
- L70-75at Grambling TigersNov 14
- L79-83at South Carolina GamecocksNov 9
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 7-3Streak W181.9 scored · 76.8 allowed per game3-3 away
- W89-70at Texas State BobcatsDec 18
- L76-77at Rice OwlsDec 13
- W90-78at Little Rock TrojansDec 7
- W83-63vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 3
- W85-80vs North Dakota State BisonNov 28
- W74-63vs Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 25
- L69-100at SMU MustangsNov 22
- L72-85at Saint Mary's GaelsNov 20
- W95-67vs Christian Brothers BuccaneersNov 16
- W86-85at Missouri State BearsNov 12
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 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-63 | 27-56 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 7-16 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 44 |
| Free throws | 27-33 | 25-27 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 93 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 21 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 30 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 60 | 26 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half64-54Chudi Dioramma makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half64-56Tylik Weeks makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half66-56Jalen Hampton makes layup
- 2nd Half69-56Chandler Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper (TJ Caldwell assists)
- 2nd Half69-58Tylik Weeks makes 8-foot jumper (Tegra Izay assists)
- 2nd Half70-58TJ Caldwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-58TJ Caldwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-60Tegra Izay makes layup (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half71-61Tegra Izay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Tegra Izay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-64Brewer Carruth makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half72-64Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Curt Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half73-67Jalen Hampton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Jalen Hampton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-70Brewer Carruth makes 23-foot three point jumper (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half75-70Chandler Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Chandler Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-73Curt Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brewer Carruth assists)
- 2nd Half78-73Jalen Hampton makes layup
- 2nd Half79-73Jalen Hampton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half81-73Chandler Jackson makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half83-73Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half83-74Brewer Carruth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-75Brewer Carruth makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-75Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half86-75Chandler Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-75Chandler Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-77Dylan Brumfield makes layup
- 2nd Half88-77Christian Harmon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-77Christian Harmon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-79Dylan Brumfield makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half90-79Chandler Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-80Tegra Izay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-81Tegra Izay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-81Chandler Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-84Chiante' Tramble makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half92-84Christian Harmon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-84Christian Harmon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-86Chiante' Tramble makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles, below favours Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Venue
- Reed Green ColiseumHattiesburg, MS
- Attendance2827
- OfficialsWil Howard, Shaun Seales, Hunter Allen
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