Miami Hurricanes Defeat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 88-64
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Watsco Center
Miami Hurricanes 88, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 64, 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 Miami Hurricanes?
Miami Hurricanes beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 88-64 at Watsco Center on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Miami Hurricanes?
Miami Hurricanes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
In an impressive display, the Miami Hurricanes secured a decisive 88-64 victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at the Watsco Center. This win extends Miami's strong home record to 7-1 and showcases their offensive prowess, averaging 84.0 points per game this season. The Hurricanes have recently demonstrated their scoring ability, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 82.2 points while allowing only 63.2 points.
The Hurricanes entered this matchup with a recent form of 8-2, riding a two-game winning streak. Their latest victory came against the Ole Miss Rebels, where they won 75-66. Miami's home games have been particularly fruitful, with a home record of 6-1 this season. Their scoring has been prolific at home, highlighted by a dominant 102-61 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats earlier this season.
On the other hand, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with a record of 5-4, have shown resilience, winning their last four games. Their recent victories include an 82-75 win against the Radford Highlanders. However, the Eagles have struggled on the road, holding a 1-4 record in away games this season. They have averaged 77.7 points per game while allowing 71.8 points, indicating a more balanced but less dominant offensive output compared to Miami.
The odds for this game, as provided by DraftKings, had Miami favored by 19.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The money line for Miami was -3600, while Southern Miss was listed at +1500, reflecting the perceived disparity in team strength leading into the game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this contest. The absence of key injuries can often play a crucial role in a team's performance, and both teams appeared to benefit from a complete roster.
The game conditions at the Watsco Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with the Hurricanes taking advantage of their home court. Miami's ability to control the pace of the game and exploit their offensive strengths was evident throughout the match.
As the game unfolded, Miami's scoring was highlighted by key plays in the second half, including a dunk by Ernest Udeh Jr. and a series of free throws by EJ Paymon. The Hurricanes maintained a commanding lead, showcasing their depth and skill, ultimately finishing the game with a 24-point margin.
Overall, this matchup underscored Miami's dominance at home and their ability to score efficiently, while Southern Miss will need to address their away performance as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIA -19.5 | 145.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +1500 · Miami Hurricanes -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsMalik Reneau21Miami Hurricanes
- AssistsTre Donaldson11Miami Hurricanes
- ReboundsErnest Udeh Jr.10Miami Hurricanes
- PointsDjahi Binet12Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsIsaac Taveras5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet9Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Miami Hurricanes
Last 10: 8-2Streak W284 scored · 65.9 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W75-66at Ole Miss RebelsDec 3
- W78-65at Georgetown HoyasNov 29
- L62-72vs BYU CougarsNov 27
- W97-41vs Delaware State HornetsNov 23
- W99-72vs Elon PhoenixNov 21
- L68-82at Florida GatorsNov 17
- W102-61vs Stetson HattersNov 11
- W101-61vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 7
- W86-69vs Jacksonville DolphinsNov 4
- W72-70vs NC State WolfpackMar 8
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak W477.7 scored · 71.8 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- W93-57vs Tougaloo BulldogsNov 7
- L79-85at Buffalo BullsNov 3
- L64-78at Georgia Southern EaglesMar 5
- W66-63vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersMar 4
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 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Miami Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-55 | 32-68 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 3-13 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 35 |
| Free throws | 13-19 | 17-24 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 21 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 46 |
| Fouls | 21 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 27 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 39 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-41Timotej Malovec made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shelton Henderson.
- 2nd Half40-43Shelton Henderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-45Shelton Henderson made Jumper. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half42-45Djahi Binet made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Taveras.
- 2nd Half42-47Timotej Malovec made Layup. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half44-47Isaac Taveras made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-50Tre Donaldson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Timotej Malovec.
- 2nd Half46-50Dylan Brumfield made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-53Timotej Malovec made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ernest Udeh Jr..
- 2nd Half46-55Shelton Henderson made Layup. Assisted by Ernest Udeh Jr..
- 2nd Half46-56Timotej Malovec made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-57Timotej Malovec made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-59Ernest Udeh Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half46-61Tre Donaldson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-64Timotej Malovec made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half48-64IJ Ezuma made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Taveras.
- 2nd Half48-66Salih Altuntas made Dunk. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half51-66Chiante' Tramble made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-68Tre Donaldson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-68Fallou Diagne made Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Taveras.
- 2nd Half53-70Ernest Udeh Jr. made Dunk.
- 2nd Half53-72Malik Reneau made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-73Malik Reneau made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-73Tegra Izay made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-73Tegra Izay made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-75Tru Washington made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-77Tru Washington made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-77Tegra Izay made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half57-79Malik Reneau made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-80Malik Reneau made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-81Malik Reneau made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-82Malik Reneau made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-82EJ Paymon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-82EJ Paymon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-84Salih Altuntas made Dunk.
- 2nd Half59-86Tre Donaldson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-86Dalyn Brandon made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-86Dalyn Brandon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-88Ernest Udeh Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Tre Donaldson.
- 2nd Half64-88Robert Cowherd made Layup. Assisted by EJ Paymon.
Win probability
Above the line favours Miami Hurricanes, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Watsco CenterCoral Gables, FL
- Attendance3907
- OfficialsBill Covington Jr., Bart Lenox, Trey Styons
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