Southern Miss Tops Texas State in Close Contest
Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Pensacola Bay Center
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 81, Texas State Bobcats 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 Texas State Bobcats?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat Texas State Bobcats 81-77 at Pensacola Bay Center on March 6, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats?
Texas State Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles edged out the Texas State Bobcats with a final score of 81-77. This game took place at the Pensacola Bay Center and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams as they vied for a crucial victory. The Golden Eagles' win improves their record to 18-15, while the Bobcats fall to 19-13.
Both teams entered the game with notable recent form. Texas State had been performing well, boasting a record of 8-2 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 73.7 points scored per game while allowing 69.8 points. Their home record was particularly strong, standing at 6-0, which added to the anticipation of their performance on their home court. In contrast, Southern Miss had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with a winning streak of two. They averaged 75.0 points scored and allowed 73.5 points. Their away record was less impressive at 1-2, but they were coming off a recent win against James Madison, which could have provided them with a confidence boost.
The two teams had met four times in recent seasons, splitting the series with each team winning two games. In their most recent encounter on January 17, 2026, Texas State had secured a 74-67 victory at home. However, the Golden Eagles had previously triumphed in their earlier matchup of the season on January 9, 2026, winning 80-70.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting that both teams were at full strength for this important game. This factor likely played a role in the competitive nature of the contest.
Leading up to the game, the betting market had Texas State favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 140.5. The odds indicated a close matchup, reflecting the expectations surrounding both teams' capabilities.
As the game unfolded, Southern Miss managed to maintain a slight edge, ultimately securing the victory. Key moments included several free throws in the second half that helped the Golden Eagles pull ahead. Tylik Weeks and Mark Drone were instrumental in the closing moments, converting crucial free throws that contributed to their final score.
Overall, this game highlighted the competitive nature of both teams in the NCAAB landscape, with Southern Miss proving their mettle in a challenging away game against a strong Texas State squad.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TXST -1.5 | 140.5 o -115 / u -105 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +110 · Texas State Bobcats -130 |
Leaders
- PointsDJ Hall25Texas State Bobcats
- AssistsFranck Emmou4Texas State Bobcats
- ReboundsDJ Hall11Texas State Bobcats
- PointsTylik Weeks32Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks2Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet7Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Texas State Bobcats
Last 10: 8-2Streak W173.7 scored · 69.8 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W60-57vs App State MountaineersFeb 28
- L54-67at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 21
- W90-82at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 20
- W95-84vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 14
- W74-62vs Troy TrojansFeb 12
- W77-61vs Western Michigan BroncosFeb 7
- W77-71at Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 5
- W81-64vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 31
- W72-68vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 29
- L57-82at James Madison DukesJan 24
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak W275 scored · 73.5 allowed per game1-2 away
- W86-80vs James Madison DukesMar 5
- W68-55at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 28
- 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
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 | 25-47 | 29-59 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 33 |
| Free throws | 28-37 | 17-20 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 20 |
| Assists | 7 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 52 |
| Fouls | 15 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 80 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-48Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Mark Drone makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half55-50Chiante' Tramble makes layup (Tegra Izay assists)
- 2nd Half57-50Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half58-50Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-51Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Chiante' Tramble makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-54DJ Hall makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-56Mark Drone makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-58Makai Willis makes layup (Kaden Gumbs assists)
- 2nd Half59-60DJ Hall makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half60-60Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-62Jalen Bolden makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-62Tylik Weeks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-62Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-63Jalen Bolden makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half64-64Jalen Bolden makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-64Isaac Taveras makes layup
- 2nd Half67-64Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-64Isaac Taveras makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-64Tylik Weeks makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-66Mark Drone makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half71-66Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-66Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-68Mark Drone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-68Dylan Brumfield makes layup (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half74-70Kaden Gumbs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-71Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-71Tylik Weeks makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half76-73DJ Hall makes layup (Franck Emmou assists)
- 2nd Half77-73Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-73Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-74Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-75Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-75Djahi Binet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-75Djahi Binet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-77DJ Hall makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half81-77Israel Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas State Bobcats, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Pensacola Bay CenterPensacola, FL
- Attendance1248
- OfficialsSean Casady, Luke Chittum, Matt Jarman
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