Southern Miss Defeats South Alabama 68-55
Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Mitchell Center
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 68, South Alabama Jaguars 55, 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 South Alabama Jaguars?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat South Alabama Jaguars 68-55 at Mitchell Center on February 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars?
South Alabama Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup at the Mitchell Center, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles emerged victorious against the South Alabama Jaguars with a final score of 68-55. This win marked Southern Miss's continued dominance over South Alabama, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings, including a previous victory earlier this season on February 13, where they won 84-78.
The Golden Eagles entered the game with a record of 16-15, while the Jaguars held a stronger record of 21-10. Southern Miss had been struggling in their recent outings, going 4-6 in their last ten games and on a one-game losing streak. In contrast, South Alabama was riding a two-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten games, with an average of 75.2 points scored and 69.7 points allowed during that stretch.
At home, South Alabama had a record of 5-1 in their last six games, while Southern Miss struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their last four away games. The odds from DraftKings favored South Alabama, listing them at -4.5 on the spread, with a total set at 141.5. However, the Golden Eagles proved the odds wrong with their performance.
The game conditions were typical for a late February evening, with both teams looking to solidify their standings as the season approached its conclusion. Southern Miss's strategy focused on strong defensive play, which limited South Alabama's scoring opportunities. The Jaguars managed to score only 55 points, significantly below their recent average.
Key moments in the game included a layup by Chiante' Tramble, which pushed Southern Miss's lead to 66-48 in the second half. The Golden Eagles maintained their advantage through effective free throw shooting, with Adam Olsen contributing three free throws to bring South Alabama to 51 points. Despite a late push from the Jaguars, including a three-point jumper by Jayden Cooper, the Golden Eagles held firm.
The injury report showed both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed for a full-strength matchup. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive game, but ultimately, Southern Miss's ability to execute their game plan and maintain defensive pressure proved decisive.
As the season progresses, Southern Miss will look to build on this momentum, while South Alabama will need to regroup after this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USA -4.5 | 141.5 o -110 / u -110 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +170 · South Alabama Jaguars -205 |
Leaders
- PointsChaze Harris23South Alabama Jaguars
- AssistsRandy Brady2South Alabama Jaguars
- ReboundsChaze Harris9South Alabama Jaguars
- PointsTylik Weeks19Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet12Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
South Alabama Jaguars
Last 10: 7-3Streak W275.2 scored · 69.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W89-54vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 26
- W65-54vs Troy TrojansFeb 21
- L82-90vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 20
- L80-84at Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 17
- W92-88at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 14
- W84-78at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 13
- W81-69vs Buffalo BullsFeb 7
- L57-65at App State MountaineersFeb 4
- W69-67vs Georgia State PanthersFeb 1
- W53-48vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 30
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.5 scored · 75.4 allowed per game0-4 away
- L84-89at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 25
- W86-81vs Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 21
- 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
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 | South Alabama Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-49 | 18-55 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 4-22 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 18 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 15-25 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 36 | 22 |
| Assists | 13 | 4 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 28 |
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 71 | 25 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-22Tylik Weeks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 1st Half31-22Tylik Weeks makes layup (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 1st Half31-25Adam Olsen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Randy Brady assists)
- 1st Half31-27Chaze Harris makes layup
- 1st Half33-27Isaac Taveras makes layup
- 1st Half35-27Tylik Weeks makes 7-foot jumper
- 1st Half35-29Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half38-29Israel Hart makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half40-29Djahi Binet makes layup (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half40-31Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half41-31Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-33Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half41-34Chaze Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-34Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half43-36Randy Brady makes layup
- 2nd Half43-37Adam Olsen makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half43-38Adam Olsen makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half45-38Djahi Binet makes layup (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half46-38Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-38Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-38Chiante' Tramble makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half53-38Chiante' Tramble makes 26-foot three point jumper (Curt Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half53-39Chaze Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-40Chaze Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-42Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half53-44Stephen Williams makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half54-44Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-46Jayden Cooper makes layup (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half57-46Chiante' Tramble makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half60-46Curt Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-46Chiante' Tramble makes 29-foot three point jumper (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half63-48Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half65-48Chiante' Tramble makes layup
- 2nd Half66-48Chiante' Tramble makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-49Adam Olsen makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half66-50Adam Olsen makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half66-51Adam Olsen makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half68-51Djahi Binet makes layup (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half68-52Hantz Louis-Jeune makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-55Jayden Cooper makes 26-foot three point jumper (Maxwell Land assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours South Alabama Jaguars, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Mitchell CenterMobile, AL
- Attendance3678
- OfficialsNathan Bemis, Hunter Allen, John Johnson
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