Troy Trojans Defeat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 78-70
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Pensacola Bay Center
Troy Trojans 78, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 70, 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 78-70 at Pensacola Bay Center on March 8, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
The Troy Trojans secured a 78-70 victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a closely contested matchup at the Pensacola Bay Center. This victory marks a significant win for Troy, who improved their record to 22-11, while Southern Miss concluded their season with a 19-17 record. The game showcased the Trojans' resilience, especially after their previous loss to the Golden Eagles just a few weeks prior.
In their last ten games, Troy had a mixed record of 5-5, but they entered this game on a two-game winning streak. Their scoring average over those ten games was 67.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 67.9 points. At home, Troy had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, scoring an average of 70.8 points and allowing 66.8 points. In contrast, Southern Miss had been in better form leading up to this game, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games and a four-game winning streak. They averaged 78.1 points scored and allowed 75.0 points during that stretch.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy due to the teams' recent history. Troy had won three of their last four meetings against Southern Miss, including a decisive 91-65 victory earlier in the season on January 15, 2026. However, Southern Miss had claimed victory in their most recent encounter on February 15, 2026, with a score of 69-65, adding an element of rivalry to this game.
In terms of injuries, both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The market had priced Troy as 5.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 142.5 points. The odds reflected Troy's home advantage and their recent form, despite their inconsistency throughout the season.
The conditions at the Pensacola Bay Center were conducive to an exciting game, with both teams bringing their best efforts. The Trojans were able to leverage their home court advantage effectively, outscoring the Golden Eagles in crucial moments of the game.
As the game progressed, key plays highlighted the Trojans' ability to maintain composure under pressure. Dylan Brumfield made a driving layup to bring Southern Miss within six points at 73-67, but Troy responded with free throws from Cooper Campbell and Kerrington Kiel, extending their lead to 78-70 as the clock wound down.
Overall, the game was a testament to Troy's determination and tactical execution, allowing them to overcome a challenging opponent and solidify their standing in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -5.5 | 142.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles +210 · Troy Trojans -258 |
Leaders
- PointsJerrell Bellamy22Troy Trojans
- AssistsVictor Valdes5Troy Trojans
- ReboundsThomas Dowd8Troy Trojans
- PointsIsaac Taveras32Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsDylan Brumfield5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsIsaac Taveras9Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 5-5Streak W267.7 scored · 67.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W80-65vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 28
- W78-59vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 25
- L54-65at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 21
- W77-76at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 19
- L65-69at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 15
- L62-74at Texas State BobcatsFeb 12
- W79-69vs Akron ZipsFeb 7
- W74-63at Georgia State PanthersFeb 5
- L44-66vs App State MountaineersJan 31
- L64-73vs James Madison DukesJan 30
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 7-3Streak W478.1 scored · 75 allowed per game3-2 away
- W86-73at App State MountaineersMar 7
- W81-77at Texas State BobcatsMar 6
- 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
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 | 28-69 | 22-50 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 2-19 | 3-17 |
| Three-point % | 11 | 18 |
| Free throws | 12-20 | 31-38 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 19 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 38 |
| Fouls | 25 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 7 | 91 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-55Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Cobi Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half38-55Tylik Weeks makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half40-55Tylik Weeks makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-56Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-57Thomas Dowd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-57Isaac Taveras makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half43-57Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Isaac Taveras makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-58Victor Valdes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-59Cooper Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-60Cooper Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-60Tylik Weeks makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half46-61Victor Valdes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-62Victor Valdes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-62Isaac Taveras makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-63Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Thomas Dowd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Djahi Binet makes layup
- 2nd Half52-64Dylan Brumfield makes layup (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half52-65Victor Valdes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-65Tylik Weeks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half55-68Cooper Campbell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half55-70Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half57-70Djahi Binet makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-70Isaac Taveras makes layup (Chiante' Tramble assists)
- 2nd Half60-70Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-70Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-71Cooper Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Cooper Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-72Dylan Brumfield makes layup
- 2nd Half65-72Djahi Binet makes layup (Israel Hart assists)
- 2nd Half65-73Thomas Dowd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-73Dylan Brumfield makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-73Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-74Cooper Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-74Isaac Taveras makes layup
- 2nd Half70-75Cooper Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-76Cooper Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-77Kerrington Kiel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-78Kerrington Kiel makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Troy Trojans, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Pensacola Bay CenterPensacola, FL
- Attendance1850
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, Pat Adams, Stephen Orkus Jr
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