Southern Miss edges Troy in a close contest
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:45 PM ET · Reed Green Coliseum
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 69, Troy Trojans 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 Troy Trojans vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat Troy Trojans 69-65 at Reed Green Coliseum on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Troy Trojans vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
Troy Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles narrowly defeated the Troy Trojans with a final score of 69-65. This victory marked a significant moment for Southern Miss, as they had previously struggled against Troy, losing all three of their prior meetings this season and last. The game took place at the Reed Green Coliseum, where Southern Miss has a home record of 14-14 for the season.
Southern Miss entered the game with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, and they were on a one-game losing streak after falling to the South Alabama Jaguars just two days prior. In those last ten games, they averaged 68.8 points scored while allowing 74.4 points. Their home record reflected some resilience, with a 3-2 record in their last five home games, averaging 71.4 points scored and 73.0 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Troy Trojans came into the game with a stronger record of 17-10 and had been performing well with a 7-3 record over their last ten games. However, they were also on a one-game losing streak after losing to the Texas State Bobcats. Troy averaged 76.9 points scored and allowed 70.9 points in their last ten games, showcasing their offensive strength. Their away record was impressive at 4-1 in their last five away games.
The betting market reflected Troy as the favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at TROY -5.5 and the total points line at 144.5. The odds for the home moneyline were set at 180.0, while the away moneyline was at -218.0, indicating a strong belief in Troy's capability to win, despite their recent struggles.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have likely been evaluating their rosters closely given the stakes of the game.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-February matchup, with both teams looking to solidify their positions as the season approaches its climax. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as Southern Miss sought to turn their fortunes around against a familiar rival.
As the game progressed, Southern Miss was able to maintain a slight edge, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included Tylik Weeks making crucial jumpers and free throws, while Cooper Campbell also contributed significantly to the scoring. In the final moments, Isaac Taveras sealed the victory with a free throw, bringing the score to 69-65.
Overall, this matchup was worth noting not just for the close scoreline but also for Southern Miss's ability to break their losing streak against Troy, showcasing their determination and resilience in front of their home crowd.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -5.5 | 144.5 o -110 / u -110 | Troy Trojans -218 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles +180 |
Leaders
- PointsTylik Weeks32Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- AssistsDylan Brumfield5Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDjahi Binet18Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- PointsThomas Dowd13Troy Trojans
- AssistsVictor Valdes6Troy Trojans
- ReboundsThomas Dowd8Troy Trojans
Recent form
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L168.8 scored · 74.4 allowed per game3-2 at home
- 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
- L67-85at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 24
- L62-69at Georgia State PanthersJan 23
- L67-74at Texas State BobcatsJan 17
- L65-91at Troy TrojansJan 15
- W70-60vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 10
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 7-3Streak L176.9 scored · 70.9 allowed per game4-1 away
- 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
- W83-78at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 24
- W83-77at Old Dominion MonarchsJan 22
- W99-74vs Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 17
- W91-65vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 15
- W90-70at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 10
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 | Troy Trojans | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-56 | 27-67 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 2-12 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 17 |
| Free throws | 9-16 | 13-16 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 22 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 10 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 46 |
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 41 | 48 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-34Thomas Dowd makes layup (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half38-34Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-36Tylik Weeks makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-36Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Kerrington Kiel assists)
- 2nd Half40-38Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in layup (Isaac Taveras assists)
- 2nd Half43-38Thomas Dowd makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-40Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half45-40Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half46-40Kerrington Kiel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-41Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-42Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-42Victor Valdes makes layup
- 2nd Half48-43Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-44Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-44Austin Cross makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half52-44Jerrell Bellamy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-46Tylik Weeks makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-47Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-49Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half52-50Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-50Victor Valdes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-52Tylik Weeks makes layup
- 2nd Half54-54Tylik Weeks makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-56Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half55-56Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Thomas Dowd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56Austin Cross makes 24-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Djahi Binet makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-59Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-60Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Jerrell Bellamy makes 3-foot jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half61-61Tylik Weeks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-62Tylik Weeks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-64Tylik Weeks makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-64Cooper Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half63-66Tylik Weeks makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-67Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Dylan Brumfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-68Cooper Campbell makes layup (Jerrell Bellamy assists)
- 2nd Half65-69Isaac Taveras makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Miss Golden Eagles, below favours Troy Trojans.
Venue
- Reed Green ColiseumHattiesburg, MS
- Attendance2821
- OfficialsLuke Chittum, Derek Schulte, Nick Nadeau
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