Troy Trojans Dominate Southern Miss Golden Eagles 91-65
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Trojan Arena
Troy Trojans 91, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 65, 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 Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 91-65 at Trojan Arena on January 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Troy Trojans defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 91-65 at Trojan Arena on January 15, 2026. This victory marks Troy's continued success against Southern Miss, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0, having won their previous two meetings during the 2025 season. Troy's latest win showcases their strong home advantage, improving their home record to 13-6 while Southern Miss falls to 11-9 on the season.
The Trojans entered the game on a positive note, having won their last game against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns with a score of 90-70, and they had a 7-3 record over their last ten games, averaging 81.1 points scored and allowing 71.2 points. Their recent form indicates a solid offensive capability, with a scoring average of 78.6 points in their last five games. Troy's home record stands at 6-2, demonstrating their effectiveness at Trojan Arena.
Conversely, Southern Miss came into this matchup riding a four-game winning streak, including a recent victory over the UL Monroe Warhawks, where they won 70-60. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 6-4, scoring an average of 72.0 points while allowing 72.6 points. Their away record, however, has been less impressive, standing at 2-4, which reflects the challenges they face outside their home venue.
The market had priced Troy as the favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -8.5 on the spread and a money line of -455. Southern Miss was positioned at +350 on the money line, indicating the expectation of a Troy victory. The total for the game was set at 145.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring output of both teams.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have had their share of challenges this season. The absence of key players can often impact performance, particularly in a high-stakes game like this.
The conditions at Trojan Arena were conducive to a high-scoring game, with the crowd providing a significant home-court advantage for the Trojans. Fans witnessed a dominant display from Troy, who took control early and maintained their lead throughout the game. The scoring plays highlighted Troy's offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline, including key layups and free throws that built their lead.
As the game progressed, Troy's ability to execute plays effectively was evident, with players like Evan Griffin and Hikaru Awata making crucial contributions. The Trojans' defense also played a vital role, limiting Southern Miss's scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers at critical moments.
Overall, this matchup underscored Troy's strength at home and their capability to perform under pressure, while Southern Miss will need to regroup and address their away performance moving forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -8.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +350 · Troy Trojans -455 |
Leaders
- PointsCobi Campbell30Troy Trojans
- AssistsThomas Dowd4Troy Trojans
- ReboundsThomas Dowd10Troy Trojans
- PointsIsrael Hart12Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsDylan Brumfield2Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet11Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 7-3Streak W181.1 scored · 71.2 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W90-70at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 10
- L74-86at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 8
- W59-49vs South Alabama JaguarsJan 3
- W100-80vs Texas State BobcatsDec 31
- W70-63vs Marshall Thundering HerdDec 20
- W86-85at UAB BlazersDec 14
- W101-47vs LaGrange PanthersDec 6
- L89-93vs West Georgia WolvesDec 2
- W74-64vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 26
- L68-75vs Toledo RocketsNov 24
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak W472 scored · 72.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- 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
- L64-88at Miami HurricanesDec 6
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 | Troy Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-57 | 34-65 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 3-20 | 11-25 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 44 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 7 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 14 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 46 |
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 10 | 81 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-47Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half35-48Victor Valdes makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half35-49Victor Valdes makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half35-50Victor Valdes makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half35-52Cooper Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half35-55Cobi Campbell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half35-57Cooper Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half36-57Israel Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-57Israel Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-59Cobi Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half37-62Thomas Dowd makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half40-62Fallou Diagne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half40-64Cooper Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half43-64Israel Hart makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-64Israel Hart makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-64Fallou Diagne makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-66Theo Seng makes layup
- 2nd Half47-68Theo Seng makes layup (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half47-71Cobi Campbell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half47-73Thomas Dowd makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-73Djahi Binet makes layup
- 2nd Half49-75Victor Valdes makes layup (Theo Seng assists)
- 2nd Half51-75Dylan Brumfield makes layup
- 2nd Half52-75Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-77Thomas Dowd makes layup
- 2nd Half55-77Israel Hart makes 24-foot three point jumper (Djahi Binet assists)
- 2nd Half55-80Cobi Campbell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half55-82Cobi Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half57-82Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-84Cobi Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half59-84Robert Cowherd makes layup (Dalyn Brandon assists)
- 2nd Half60-84Robert Cowherd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-85Javen Colbert makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-86Javen Colbert makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-88Javen Colbert makes layup (Evan Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half62-88EJ Paymon makes 3-foot dunk (Robert Cowherd assists)
- 2nd Half63-88EJ Paymon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-89Hikaru Awata makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half63-91Evan Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half65-91Robert Cowherd makes 14-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Troy Trojans, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Trojan ArenaTroy, AL
- Attendance2946
- OfficialsNathan Bemis, Shane Land, James Curran
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