Southern Miss Tops James Madison in Close Contest
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Reed Green Coliseum
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 73, James Madison Dukes 65, 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 James Madison Dukes vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat James Madison Dukes 73-65 at Reed Green Coliseum on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in James Madison Dukes vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles secured a victory against the James Madison Dukes with a final score of 73-65 in a game held at Reed Green Coliseum. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked a turnaround for Southern Miss, who had been struggling with a five-game losing streak prior to this win. The Golden Eagles improved their record to 13-12, while the Dukes fell to 11-13.
Southern Miss entered this game with a home record of 2-1 in their last three home games, but had been struggling overall, recording a 4-6 mark in their last ten games. They averaged 69.7 points scored per game while allowing 74.9 points during that stretch. Their recent form included a disappointing loss to the App State Mountaineers just a day before, where they fell 63-70. In contrast, James Madison had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, but they came into this contest riding a two-game winning streak, including a recent victory over the Troy Trojans, which they won 73-64. The Dukes averaged 75.3 points scored and allowed 77.6 points during their last ten games.
In terms of home and away performance, Southern Miss had a home record of 10-5 prior to this game, while James Madison was 4-8 in away games. This fixture was also significant as it was their second meeting of the season; in their previous encounter on January 3, 2025, Southern Miss lost to James Madison with a score of 72-83.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences impacting either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their regular lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Southern Miss favored by 1.5 points with a total set at 143.5. The home team was given a moneyline of -130, while James Madison was at +110.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish dominance early on. Southern Miss managed to build a lead that they maintained throughout the second half, despite a late push from James Madison. Key scoring plays included free throws from Dylan Brumfield and Cliff Davis, which helped secure the lead for Southern Miss in the final minutes.
As the game progressed, Southern Miss demonstrated their resilience, particularly in the closing moments, where they capitalized on free throw opportunities to extend their lead. The final scoring sequence highlighted their ability to perform under pressure, ultimately sealing the victory and breaking their losing streak.
Overall, this game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with Southern Miss proving their mettle at home while James Madison will look to regroup after this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USM -1.5 | 143.5 o -105 / u -115 | James Madison Dukes +110 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles -130 |
Leaders
- PointsTylik Weeks28Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks3Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet7Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- PointsCliff Davis18James Madison Dukes
- AssistsBradley Douglas2James Madison Dukes
- ReboundsEddie Ricks III6James Madison Dukes
Recent form
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L569.7 scored · 74.9 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L63-70vs App State MountaineersJan 30
- 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
James Madison Dukes
Last 10: 4-6Streak W275.3 scored · 77.6 allowed per game2-4 away
- W73-64at Troy TrojansJan 30
- W82-57vs Texas State BobcatsJan 24
- L83-90vs South Alabama JaguarsJan 23
- L72-77at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 17
- L65-80at App State MountaineersJan 15
- W70-69vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 10
- L64-66vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 8
- W78-74at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 3
- L74-103at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 30
- L92-96at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 20
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 | James Madison Dukes | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-53 | 21-46 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 3-10 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 30 |
| Free throws | 15-26 | 28-34 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 27 |
| Assists | 6 | 9 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 3 | 91 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-42Preston Fowler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-42Cliff Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half43-42Bradley Douglas makes layup
- 2nd Half43-44Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half43-46Tylik Weeks makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-47Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-48Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-48Bradley Douglas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-49Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-50Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-50Eddie Ricks III makes layup
- 2nd Half46-52Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half46-53Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-54Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-56Tylik Weeks makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half49-56Preston Fowler makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-58Dalyn Brandon makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half50-58Kose Egbule makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-58Kose Egbule makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-60Djahi Binet makes layup
- 2nd Half51-61Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Bradley Douglas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Djahi Binet makes 2-foot dunk (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half54-63Gabe Newhof makes layup (Bradley Douglas assists)
- 2nd Half54-64Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-65Cliff Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half56-66Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-67Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Cliff Davis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eddie Ricks III assists)
- 2nd Half59-69Djahi Binet makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half60-69Bradley Douglas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Bradley Douglas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-70Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-71Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-72Cliff Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half63-73Dalyn Brandon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73Cliff Davis makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half65-73Cliff Davis makes free throw 3 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles, below favours James Madison Dukes.
Venue
- Reed Green ColiseumHattiesburg, MS
- Attendance2996
- OfficialsNathan Bemis, Dan Powers, Chuck McCoy
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