Southern Miss used first-half defense and a barrage of 3-pointers to take control, then answered Jackson State’s third-quarter push to secure a 73-60 home win. Hayliegh Breland led the Lady Eagles with 17 points and seven assists; Kylie Marshall added 16.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss won 73-60.
  • Breland scored 17 points and had 7 assists.
  • Marshall scored 16 points and made 4 of 7 3-point attempts.
  • Southern Miss led 39-27 at halftime.
Yes, But

Jackson State briefly grabbed a first-quarter lead and opened the second half with 8 straight points, but Southern Miss responded with an 8-0 run of its own to restore control.

What’s Next

Southern Miss is set to host Jacksonville State on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss paired perimeter shooting with timely defensive stops to turn back each Jackson State rally and protect its home-court lead.