Southern Miss hosts Jackson State on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Reed Green Coliseum, looking to build on a 75-55 win over Mississippi Valley State and continue its five-game home stretch. The matchup also features a holiday donation drive: fans can exchange three accepted gifts for one ticket.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss: 2-1; Jackson State: 1-2.
  • The Lady Eagles outrebounded opponents 167-128 and average 55.7 rebounds per game.
  • Southern Miss leads the all-time series 15-11 and has won 8 straight home games against Jackson State.
Yes, But

Southern Miss has shown strength on the boards and on defense, but is shooting 32.3% from the field through three games. Jackson State arrives after earning its first win of the season, with leading scorer Ne’Vaeh Buntley averaging 14.3 points per game.

State of Play
  • Tip-off is Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. Central at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg.
  • Southern Miss is opening a five-game home stretch; its next game is Nov. 16 against Jacksonville State.
  • The game is also Operation Christmas Child and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Night.
What’s Next

After Jackson State, Southern Miss continues its home stand against Jacksonville State on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss has an early chance to turn its rebounding edge and home-court history into another win, while fans can support a holiday donation drive at the game.