Southern Miss (1-1) hosts Jackson State (1-2) Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT at Reed Green Coliseum, with the game doubling as the Golden Eagles’ Military Appreciation event. Southern Miss looks to build on its season-opening home win after a competitive stretch against No. 18 Iowa State; Jackson State arrives after three straight road games, including an 87-85 win at Tulane.

By the Numbers
  • Anthony Igiede leads Southern Miss with 10.5 points per game and has made 5 of 10 3-point attempts.
  • Jackson State’s Mike Williams averages 18 points per game and is shooting 57.1% from 3-point range.
  • Southern Miss has recorded 22 steals and 10 blocks in its first 2 games.
  • The teams last met in 2016, when Jackson State won 75-64.
Yes, But

Southern Miss has shown defensive activity and flashes of offense, but it faces a Jackson State team led by reigning SWAC Player of the Year Daeshun Ruffin. The Tigers have played exclusively on the road so far, while the Golden Eagles must quickly turn around for another road game later in the week.

State of Play
  • Wednesday’s game tips off at 7 p.m. CT at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg.
  • Southern Miss is 1-1; Jackson State is 1-2.
  • The game will recognize active and retired military members as part of the school’s Veterans Day celebration.
What’s Next

Southern Miss travels to San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, Nov. 13, to face Texas State at 7 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Wednesday offers Southern Miss a chance to protect home court, test itself against Jackson State’s proven scorers and carry momentum into a fast-moving nonconference schedule.