Southern Miss Tops Old Dominion in Close Contest
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Reed Green Coliseum
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 86, Old Dominion Monarchs 81, 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 Old Dominion Monarchs vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat Old Dominion Monarchs 86-81 at Reed Green Coliseum on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Old Dominion Monarchs vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles emerged victorious over the Old Dominion Monarchs with a final score of 86-81 at Reed Green Coliseum. This game was particularly significant as it marked the first win for Southern Miss against Old Dominion in their recent meetings, having lost their previous encounter earlier in the season. The Golden Eagles improved their record to 15-14, while the Monarchs fell to 10-19.
Southern Miss entered the game with a mixed bag of recent performances, recording a 3-7 record in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Troy Trojans 69-65 in their last outing. At home, they had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 72.6 points scored while allowing 72.0 points. Their overall scoring average for the season was 68.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 74.9 points.
On the other side, Old Dominion had shown a better form recently, posting a 5-5 record in their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak into this contest. They had recently secured victories against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and Georgia State Panthers, scoring 83 and 78 points respectively. The Monarchs averaged 77.2 points in their last ten games while allowing 76.0 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
In terms of home and away performance, Southern Miss had a solid home record, while Old Dominion's away struggles were evident, as they had only managed two wins on the road this season. The Golden Eagles' home court advantage at Reed Green Coliseum played a crucial role in their performance.
The matchup was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. Key moments in the second half included several crucial free throws from both sides. Tylik Weeks and Djahi Binet were instrumental for Southern Miss, converting vital free throws that helped secure the win in the closing moments of the game.
The betting market had favored Southern Miss, with DraftKings listing them as 4.5-point favorites and setting a total of 147.5 for the game. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, and the final score aligned closely with the anticipated closeness of the contest.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams had been dealing with the typical wear and tear of a long season, which can impact performance.
Overall, this game was a testament to the resilience of Southern Miss as they fought hard to secure a much-needed victory against Old Dominion, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USM -4.5 | 147.5 o -115 / u -105 | Old Dominion Monarchs +164 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles -198 |
Leaders
- PointsTylik Weeks27Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsIsaac Taveras4Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet9Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- PointsKC Shaw18Old Dominion Monarchs
- AssistsLJ Thomas4Old Dominion Monarchs
- ReboundsLJ Thomas6Old Dominion Monarchs
Recent form
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak W168.7 scored · 74.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W69-65vs Troy TrojansFeb 15
- L78-84vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 13
- W66-65vs Kent State Golden FlashesFeb 7
- L77-81at Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 5
- W73-65vs James Madison DukesJan 31
- 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
Old Dominion Monarchs
Last 10: 5-5Streak W277.2 scored · 76 allowed per game2-2 away
- W83-72vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 16
- W78-55vs Georgia State PanthersFeb 14
- L79-81vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 12
- W78-72vs Ohio BobcatsFeb 8
- L79-85vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 5
- L64-81at Texas State BobcatsJan 31
- W75-71at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 29
- L77-83vs Troy TrojansJan 22
- W75-73at App State MountaineersJan 17
- L84-87at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 16
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 | Old Dominion Monarchs | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-58 | 30-55 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 6-12 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 50 |
| Free throws | 21-27 | 20-30 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 12 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 26 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 27 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 46 |
| Fouls | 23 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 58 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-52Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-54Isaac Taveras makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half52-57Israel Hart makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half54-57Donovan Raymond makes layup
- 2nd Half54-59Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half56-59Donovan Raymond makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half58-59LJ Thomas makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-60Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-61Isaac Taveras makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-61Donovan Raymond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Isaac Taveras makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half61-64KC Shaw makes layup
- 2nd Half61-66Djahi Binet makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half62-66LJ Thomas makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half63-66LJ Thomas makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half63-68Isaac Taveras makes layup
- 2nd Half63-69Israel Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Israel Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-70Caelum Swanton-Rodger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-72Djahi Binet makes 2-foot dunk (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half67-72Jordan Battle makes 22-foot three point jumper (KC Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half67-74Chiante' Tramble makes layup
- 2nd Half67-77Israel Hart makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chiante' Tramble assists)
- 2nd Half69-77KC Shaw makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half71-77Jordan Battle makes layup
- 2nd Half71-78Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-78KC Shaw makes layup
- 2nd Half74-78LJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-78Jordan Battle makes 25-foot three point jumper (LJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half77-80Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half77-81Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half78-81Jordan Battle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-81Jordan Battle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-82Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-83Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-83Scottie Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-83Scottie Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-84Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-85Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-86Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles, below favours Old Dominion Monarchs.
Venue
- Reed Green ColiseumHattiesburg, MS
- Attendance2747
- OfficialsDamon Williams, Connor Penn, Tim Fitzgerald
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