Southern Miss Defeats UL Monroe 87-73 in NCAAB Clash
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Fant-Ewing Coliseum
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 87, UL Monroe Warhawks 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UL Monroe Warhawks?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat UL Monroe Warhawks 87-73 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs UL Monroe Warhawks?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles triumphed over the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 87-73. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Southern Miss improving their record to 9-7 while UL Monroe fell to 3-13. The game took place at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum, where the Warhawks have struggled this season.
Southern Miss entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten contests, although they were on a two-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 73.5 points, with a points allowed average of 73.3. In contrast, UL Monroe had a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, currently on a four-game losing streak, averaging 74.0 points scored but allowing a significantly higher average of 84.6 points per game.
At home, UL Monroe has a record of 2-4, while their away record stands at 1-8. Southern Miss, on the other hand, has performed better at home with a 5-1 record but has struggled on the road, posting a 1-3 record in away games.
The two teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning once. Southern Miss won their first encounter on January 10 with a score of 84-67, while UL Monroe claimed victory in the second meeting on February 15, winning 81-74.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the overall performance of the teams suggests that depth and health could be factors in their respective outcomes.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Southern Miss favored by 9.5 points with a total set at 152.5. The moneyline reflected Southern Miss at -500 and UL Monroe at +380, indicating a strong belief in Southern Miss's ability to secure the win.
The game conditions were typical for the venue, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have impacted play. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of skill, particularly from Southern Miss, who executed well in the second half. Key scoring plays included Krystian Lewis making a series of crucial layups and a three-point jumper that helped extend their lead.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the ongoing challenges for UL Monroe while showcasing Southern Miss's potential as they look to build on this victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USM -9.5 | 152.5 o -105 / u -115 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles -500 · UL Monroe Warhawks +380 |
Leaders
- PointsLavell Brodnex20UL Monroe Warhawks
- AssistsWiggy Ball5UL Monroe Warhawks
- ReboundsLavell Brodnex5UL Monroe Warhawks
- PointsTylik Weeks24Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsTylik Weeks5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet14Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Recent form
UL Monroe Warhawks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L474 scored · 84.6 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L85-94at Kansas State WildcatsDec 28
- L62-76vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 20
- L92-96vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 18
- L79-104at Miami HurricanesDec 13
- W79-69vs Arkansas Baptist BuffaloesDec 9
- L76-96at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 7
- W66-52vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 4
- L55-97at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 23
- L80-83vs Morehead State EaglesNov 23
- L66-79vs Lamar CardinalsNov 18
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L273.5 scored · 73.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- 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
- W82-75at Radford HighlandersDec 4
- W70-60vs UT Martin SkyhawksNov 23
- W92-83vs North Florida OspreysNov 23
- W82-59vs William Carey CrusadersNov 19
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 | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-61 | 26-62 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 32 |
| Free throws | 13-15 | 14-22 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 36 | 18 |
| Assists | 18 | 12 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 34 |
| Fouls | 19 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 26 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-41Krystian Lewis makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half49-41Tylik Weeks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-41Brewer Carruth makes layup
- 2nd Half51-43MJ Russell makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-43Tylik Weeks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-46Lavell Brodnex makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-46Israel Hart makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-48Dylan Diaz makes layup (Lavell Brodnex assists)
- 2nd Half56-48Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-48Tylik Weeks makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-51Alex Molofeev makes 25-foot three point jumper (Renars Sondors assists)
- 2nd Half61-51Tylik Weeks makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half62-51Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-53Alex Molofeev makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-53Chiante' Tramble makes 22-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half68-53Curt Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Brumfield assists)
- 2nd Half68-55MJ Russell makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half70-55Tylik Weeks makes 11-foot step back jumpshot (Curt Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half72-55Tegra Izay makes 1-foot dunk (Tylik Weeks assists)
- 2nd Half74-55Tylik Weeks makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half76-55Tylik Weeks makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half77-55Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half78-55Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-55Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-55Tegra Izay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-55Tegra Izay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-57Krystian Lewis makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half81-58Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half81-59Renars Sondors makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-61Krystian Lewis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half83-61Dylan Brumfield makes layup (Chiante' Tramble assists)
- 2nd Half83-63Krystian Lewis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half85-63Curt Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half85-65Alex Molofeev makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half85-67Alex Molofeev makes driving layup
- 2nd Half87-67Tylik Weeks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half87-69Krystian Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half87-72Krystian Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half87-73Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours UL Monroe Warhawks, below favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Fant-Ewing ColiseumMonroe, LA
- Attendance1298
- OfficialsSteve Orkus, Bharat Ramnanan, Damien Richard
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