Southern Miss takes a 2-1 record to San Marcos on Friday to face unbeaten Texas State, looking to build on a dramatic overtime comeback against Jackson State. The Golden Eagles erased a 15-point second-half deficit in Wednesday’s 84-80 win; Texas State brings a high-efficiency offense into the matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss: 2-1 overall; 1-3 all-time in San Marcos.
  • Texas State: 3-0, shooting 54.0% from the field and 42.6% from 3-point range.
  • Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored a career-high 28 points against Jackson State; Cameron Wallace added 21.
  • Southern Miss leads the all-time series 6-4, including an 81-77 win at the 2026 Sun Belt Tournament.
Yes, But

Southern Miss showed resilience Wednesday, rallying from a 15-point hole and overcoming a five-point deficit with 17 seconds left. But Texas State is unbeaten and has been efficient on offense, while the Golden Eagles have won only once in San Marcos.

What’s Next

Southern Miss visits Texas State Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. CT, then returns home Tuesday, Nov. 17, to host UT Arlington.

Bottom Line

The comeback offers Southern Miss momentum, but containing Texas State’s efficient attack—and handling a challenging road setting—will be the test.