Southern Miss rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Jackson State, 84-80, in overtime. Senior guard Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the comeback with a career-high 28 points, including the go-ahead play in overtime, while Cameron Wallace’s late free throws sent the game to the extra period.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss outrebounded Jackson State 49-37, including 18 offensive rebounds.
  • The Golden Eagles scored 16 second-chance points and went 9-of-10 from the free-throw line in overtime.
  • Gaines-Wyatt scored 28 points; Wallace added 21 off the bench.
Yes, But

Southern Miss’ resilience stood out, but the Golden Eagles had to overcome a slow start and a late five-point deficit to force overtime. Jackson State still led with 17 seconds left in regulation before missed free throws and a turnover opened the door for the comeback.

State of Play
  • Southern Miss is 2-1 overall and 2-0 at home to start the season.
  • The win ended a three-game losing streak against Jackson State and was the Golden Eagles’ first victory in the series since 2013.
What’s Next

Southern Miss travels to San Marcos, Texas, to face Texas State on Friday, Nov. 13. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss showed it can turn second chances and late-game composure into a win—but sustaining that fight will matter as the team continues to find its footing.