NCAAB · Final

Marshall Edges Southern Miss in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cam Henderson Center

Marshall Thundering Herd 81, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 77, 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 81-77 at Cam Henderson Center on February 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Marshall Thundering Herd triumphed over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a final score of 81-77. This game was held at the Cam Henderson Center on February 5, 2026, and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, particularly as Marshall sought to build on their recent form.

Marshall entered the game with a home record of 15-8 and had been performing well, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 82.6 points scored and allowed 70.8 points during this stretch, indicating a strong offensive capability. Their last five games saw them maintain a scoring average of 82.6 while allowing an average of 70.0 points.

Southern Miss, on the other hand, had a record of 12-13 and had been more inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and a recent streak of one win. They averaged 70.8 points scored and allowed 72.4 points during this period, which reflects a less potent offense compared to Marshall. In their last five games, Southern Miss averaged 66.4 points scored while allowing 72.6 points, highlighting their struggles on the offensive end.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous meeting earlier in the season, where Southern Miss narrowly defeated Marshall 68-66 on December 21, 2024. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as Marshall sought to avenge that loss.

In terms of home and away performance, Marshall had a strong home record of 5-1 in their last six home games, while Southern Miss had a weaker away record of 2-4 in their last six road games. This disparity in home and away performance likely contributed to Marshall's confidence heading into the game.

Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which is always a crucial factor in determining the outcome of a game. With both sides fielding their best players, the matchup was set to be competitive.

The market had priced Marshall as significant favorites, with DraftKings providing odds of -10.5 for the spread and a money line of -600. Southern Miss was listed at +440 on the money line, reflecting the perceived disparity in strength between the two teams. The total for the game was set at 148.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.

As the game progressed, it became clear that both teams were eager to establish their rhythm. Key moments included Dylan Brumfield making crucial free throws in the second half, which helped Marshall maintain their lead. Noah Otshudi also played a significant role, contributing with free throws that pushed Marshall's score to 81, sealing the victory.

Overall, the game was a showcase of Marshall's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially considering their previous loss to Southern Miss. The Thundering Herd's ability to execute in critical moments, particularly at the free-throw line, proved decisive in their narrow victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MRSH -10.5	148.5 o -105 / u -115	Southern Miss Golden Eagles +440 · Marshall Thundering Herd -600

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Leaders

PointsWyatt Fricks25Marshall Thundering Herd
AssistsJalen Speer8Marshall Thundering Herd
ReboundsWyatt Fricks7Marshall Thundering Herd
PointsDjahi Binet31Southern Miss Golden Eagles
AssistsDylan Brumfield4Southern Miss Golden Eagles
ReboundsDjahi Binet15Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Recent form

Marshall Thundering Herd

Last 10: 7-3Streak W182.6 scored · 70.8 allowed per game5-1 at home

W70-61at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 31
L68-72at Texas State BobcatsJan 29
W115-60vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 22
W77-72vs James Madison DukesJan 17
L83-85vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 15
L73-81at Georgia State PanthersJan 10
W66-64at James Madison DukesJan 8
W88-81vs App State MountaineersJan 3
W84-80vs Georgia State PanthersDec 31
W102-52vs WVU Tech Golden BearsDec 24

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak W170.8 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-4 away

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
W70-60vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 10
W80-70vs Texas State BobcatsJan 9
W74-67at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 3
W87-73at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 1

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	Southern Miss Golden Eagles	Marshall Thundering Herd
Field goals	23-56	29-54
Field goal %	41	54
Three-pointers	10-27	8-23
Three-point %	37	35
Free throws	21-30	15-22
Free throw %	70	68
Rebounds	40	30
Offensive rebounds	18	9
Defensive rebounds	22	21
Assists	13	19
Steals	9	4
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	11
Fast-break points	13	20
Points in the paint	24	30
Fouls	25	22
Largest lead	9	10
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	67	29

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-46Wyatt Fricks makes layup (Noah Otshudi assists)
2nd Half47-46Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-46Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-46Djahi Binet makes 29-foot three point jumper (Chiante' Tramble assists)
2nd Half51-49Jalen Speer makes 27-foot three point jumper (Noah Otshudi assists)
2nd Half51-52Wyatt Fricks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Wilson Dubinsky assists)
2nd Half51-54Noah Otshudi makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half51-56Jalen Speer makes layup
2nd Half53-56Djahi Binet makes layup
2nd Half53-59Jalen Speer makes 28-foot three point jumper (Wilson Dubinsky assists)
2nd Half53-61Wyatt Fricks makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Speer assists)
2nd Half54-61Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-61Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-61Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-61Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-64Jalen Speer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Otshudi assists)
2nd Half60-64Curt Lewis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Djahi Binet assists)
2nd Half60-67Wyatt Fricks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Noah Otshudi assists)
2nd Half60-69Jalen Speer makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half61-69Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-69Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-71Noah Otshudi makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half62-72Erich Harding makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-72Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-72Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-72Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half66-73Noah Otshudi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-74Noah Otshudi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-74Israel Hart makes 27-foot three point jumper (Curt Lewis assists)
2nd Half69-75Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-76Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-76Brewer Carruth makes 25-foot three point jumper (Djahi Binet assists)
2nd Half73-76Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-77Noah Otshudi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-78Noah Otshudi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-78Djahi Binet makes layup (Dylan Brumfield assists)
2nd Half77-78Dylan Brumfield makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half77-79Noah Otshudi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-80Noah Otshudi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-81Noah Otshudi makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Marshall Thundering Herd, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.