Texas State Tops Southern Miss in Close Contest
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
Texas State Bobcats 74, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 67, 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 Texas State Bobcats?
Texas State Bobcats beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 74-67 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats?
Texas State Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Texas State Bobcats secured a victory against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles with a final score of 74-67. This game, played at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, showcased the competitive nature of both teams, each entering the game with a record of 11-9.
Both teams have had their share of ups and downs recently. Texas State's last ten games resulted in a record of 4-6, with their most recent game a win against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, where they triumphed 59-54. Their scoring average over the last ten games stands at 74.4 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 78.8 points. In contrast, Southern Miss has performed slightly better in their last ten games, achieving a record of 6-4. They lost their most recent game against the Troy Trojans, suffering a significant defeat with a score of 65-91. Southern Miss has averaged 72.1 points scored and 72.9 points allowed during this stretch.
When considering home and away performances, Texas State has a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Southern Miss has a more favorable away record of 4-1 in their last five. This context adds depth to the analysis of their matchup, as Texas State aimed to leverage their home advantage.
The two teams have met three times in the past two seasons, with Southern Miss leading the head-to-head record 2-1. In their most recent encounter on January 9, 2026, Southern Miss defeated Texas State 80-70. However, Texas State had previously won against Southern Miss on January 18, 2025, with a close score of 85-82.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, suggesting that both teams may have had their full rosters available for this matchup, which is crucial in a competitive league like NCAAB.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Texas State as the favorite with a spread of -2.5 and a moneyline of -142. Southern Miss was listed with a moneyline of 120. The total for the game was set at 140.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under. These figures reflect the competitive nature of the matchup and the expectations from the betting community.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typical factors such as venue atmosphere and crowd support likely played a role in the home team's performance. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed key scoring plays that highlighted the Bobcats' resilience. Notable moments included Tylik Weeks making a driving layup and Robert Fields contributing crucial free throws that helped Texas State maintain their lead in the second half.
As the game progressed, Texas State managed to hold off Southern Miss's attempts to close the gap, with significant contributions from players like DJ Hall and Dylan Brumfield, who both made critical free throws and a three-point jumper, respectively. Ultimately, Texas State's ability to capitalize on their home court and execute in key moments led them to victory, solidifying their standing in the league as they look to build on this win.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TXST -2.5 | 140.5 o -108 / u -112 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +120 · Texas State Bobcats -142 |
Leaders
- PointsKaden Gumbs18Texas State Bobcats
- AssistsKaden Gumbs3Texas State Bobcats
- ReboundsKaden Gumbs8Texas State Bobcats
- PointsTylik Weeks24Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsDylan Brumfield2Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDylan Brumfield5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Texas State Bobcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak W174.4 scored · 78.8 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W59-54vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 15
- L82-83at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 10
- L70-80at Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 9
- W84-79at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 3
- L80-100at Troy TrojansDec 31
- W67-65vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 20
- L70-89vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 18
- W86-83vs Southern JaguarsDec 11
- L72-77at Rice OwlsDec 4
- L74-78vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 29
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.1 scored · 72.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- 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
- L62-90at LSU TigersDec 30
- L86-93vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 20
- W62-54vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 19
- L67-71at Ole Miss RebelsDec 13
- W68-60vs Grambling TigersDec 9
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 | Texas State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-52 | 20-42 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 3-15 | 6-13 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 46 |
| Free throws | 20-24 | 28-35 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 27 |
| Assists | 6 | 6 |
| Steals | 14 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 25 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 24 | 70 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-47Tegra Izay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-47Tegra Izay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-48Makai Willis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-49Makai Willis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-49Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-49Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-51Makai Willis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-53Franck Emmou makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half47-54Franck Emmou makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-55Robert Fields makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-56Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-56Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-57Robert Fields makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-58Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-58Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-60DJ Hall makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half50-62Kaden Gumbs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-62Brewer Carruth makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half53-62Brewer Carruth makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-63DJ Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64DJ Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-64Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-64Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-65Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Israel Hart makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-66Franck Emmou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Franck Emmou makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Dylan Brumfield makes layup
- 2nd Half60-67Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-68Robert Fields makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Tylik Weeks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-70Robert Fields makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-71Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Dylan Brumfield makes layup
- 2nd Half64-72DJ Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73DJ Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-74DJ Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74Dylan Brumfield makes 24-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas State Bobcats, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Strahan Arena at the University Events CenterSan Marcos, TX
- Attendance1563
- OfficialsJohn Johnson, Sean Cassidy, Bobby Bissant III
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