LSU Dominates Southern Miss in Convincing Win
Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Pete Maravich Assembly Center
LSU Tigers 90, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 62, 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 Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs LSU Tigers?
LSU Tigers beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 90-62 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on December 29, 2025.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs LSU Tigers?
LSU Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
The LSU Tigers showcased their dominance in a decisive victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 90-62. This matchup took place at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, where LSU has been formidable, boasting a home record of 12-1 and an impressive 7-0 at home this season. The Tigers have been in excellent form, winning their last three games and posting a 9-1 record in their last ten outings, averaging 87.8 points while allowing 74.3.
In contrast, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles entered the game with a record of 7-7, having lost their last match against Arkansas State Red Wolves. Their recent performance has been mixed, with a 6-4 record over their last ten games and an average of 74.3 points scored against 71.8 points allowed. The Golden Eagles have struggled on the road, with a 1-3 record away from home this season, which contributed to their difficulties against a strong LSU team.
The game began with a clear advantage for LSU, who quickly established control on both ends of the court. The Tigers' offensive prowess was evident as they consistently found ways to score, while their defense limited Southern Miss's opportunities. LSU's scoring was highlighted by a series of impressive plays, including a 22-foot three-point jumper by Mazi Mosley, which pushed the Tigers' lead to 86-59 in the second half.
Southern Miss attempted to stay competitive, but their efforts were thwarted by LSU's relentless attack. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on free throws also played a significant role, with players like Ron Zipper and Jalen Reece contributing to the final score from the charity stripe. The Golden Eagles could not keep pace, and despite a few moments of offensive success, they ultimately fell short.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had priced LSU as heavy favorites with a spread of -21.5, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 154.5, which the teams combined to exceed, reflecting the high-scoring nature of the game.
The conditions at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center were favorable for the home team, as they capitalized on the support of their fans and the familiarity of their home court. LSU's home-court advantage has been a significant factor in their success this season, and it was apparent throughout the game.
Overall, this matchup highlighted LSU's strengths as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Southern Miss will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward. The final score of 90-62 underscores the gap in performance between the two teams on this occasion.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LSU -21.5 | 154.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +1500 · LSU Tigers -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsMike Nwoko22LSU Tigers
- AssistsDedan Thomas Jr.12LSU Tigers
- ReboundsPablo Tamba15LSU Tigers
- PointsTylik Weeks12Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsCurt Lewis4Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsTylik Weeks4Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
LSU Tigers
Last 10: 9-1Streak W387.8 scored · 74.3 allowed per game7-0 at home
- W104-90vs Prairie View A&M PanthersDec 23
- W78-65vs SE Louisiana LionsDec 20
- W89-77vs SMU MustangsDec 14
- L58-82at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 7
- W78-69at Boston College EaglesDec 4
- W96-63vs DePaul Blue DemonsNov 30
- W71-62at Drake BulldogsNov 29
- W99-73vs Omaha MavericksNov 22
- W107-81vs Alcorn State BravesNov 19
- W98-81vs Florida International PanthersNov 14
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.3 scored · 71.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- L86-93vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 20
- 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
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 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-62 | 32-62 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 3-15 | 8-26 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 31 |
| Free throws | 21-29 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 33 |
| Assists | 12 | 19 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 42 |
| Fouls | 22 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 29 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 3 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-53Fallou Diagne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-53Fallou Diagne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-53Dylan Brumfield makes 6-foot jumper (Curt Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half42-55Mike Nwoko makes 11-foot jumper (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-58Dedan Thomas Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-59Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-60Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-60Tegra Izay makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-61Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-61Tegra Izay makes 3-foot dunk (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half47-61Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-61Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64PJ Carter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Jalen Reece makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-65Tegra Izay makes 14-foot jumper (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half50-67Dedan Thomas Jr. makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-67Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-67Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Mike Nwoko makes 12-foot dunk (Marquel Sutton assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Dedan Thomas Jr. makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-73Pablo Tamba makes layup (Jalen Reece assists)
- 2nd Half52-74Dedan Thomas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-75Dedan Thomas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-75Fallou Diagne makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-77Mike Nwoko makes 6-foot dunk (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half55-77Israel Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-77Israel Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-79Dedan Thomas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half58-79EJ Paymon makes layup (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half58-80Robert Miller III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-81Robert Miller III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-83Max Mackinnon makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-83EJ Paymon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-86Mazi Mosley makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Reece assists)
- 2nd Half59-87Ron Zipper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-88Ron Zipper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-88EJ Paymon makes 3-foot dunk (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half62-88EJ Paymon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-89Jalen Reece makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-90Jalen Reece makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours LSU Tigers, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Pete Maravich Assembly CenterBaton Rouge, LA
- Attendance7995
- OfficialsRob Rorke, Landon Brandes, Courtney Green
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