Jackson State visits Southern Miss on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET in Hattiesburg, looking to rebound after Monday’s loss to Mississippi State. Sophomore guard Mike Williams leads the Tigers at 18 points per game, while Southern Miss enters at 1-1.

By the Numbers
  • Jackson State: 1-2; Southern Miss: 1-1.
  • Mike Williams averages 18 points per game and is shooting 57.1% from 3-point range.
  • Southern Miss leads the all-time series, 10-4; Jackson State has won the last three regular-season meetings.
Yes, But

Southern Miss won the teams’ two most recent exhibition matchups, but they haven’t played a regular-season game against each other since 2017. Jackson State’s recent regular-season success offers a counterpoint to the Golden Eagles’ series lead.

What's Next

The Tigers continue a busy stretch with a road game at Winthrop on Saturday, then face Baylor on Nov. 18.

Bottom Line

Jackson State’s best chance to get back on track is to build around Williams’ scoring while drawing on its recent regular-season edge over Southern Miss.