- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: GSU Convocation Center, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Georgia State Panthers (7-12) are set to face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (11-9) at the GSU Convocation Center this Thursday.
In their latest appearance, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles suffered a defeat against Texas State, falling 74-67. The Golden Eagles recorded 25 personal fouls, whereas Texas State had 19. From beyond the arc, Southern Miss made 6 of 13 attempts. Texas State had an impressive free throw percentage of 80% by sinking 28 of 35 attempts. They finished the game with 31 rebounds (5 offensive and 26 defensive), without any blocks. Additionally, Texas State delivered 6 assists and made 8 steals. Southern Miss allowed a shooting percentage of 47.6%, as Texas State hit 20 of 42 shots. The Golden Eagles managed to contribute 6 assists and forced 18 turnovers, resulting in 14 steals. They grabbed 18 rebounds, including 3 offensive, and converted 20 of 24 free throw attempts (83.3%). Overall, Southern Miss shot 42.3% from the field (22 of 52) and hit 3 out of 15 three-point attempts.
Tylik Weeks had an outstanding performance in this matchup. He shot 53.3% from the field, recorded 1 assist, played 36 minutes, and secured 4 rebounds, finishing with 24 points on 8 of 15 shooting.
Southern Miss holds a season record of 11-9. They average 13.2 turnovers per game and commit 18.8 fouls per contest. The Golden Eagles are averaging 36.8 rebounds per game and have totaled 242 assists this season, placing them 251st nationally in assists. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 29.2% (104 of 356) and they are converting 73.8% of free throw attempts. Averaging 75.0 points per game, they rank 227th in Division 1 and are hitting 45.7% from the field.
On defense, the Golden Eagles force 12.5 turnovers per game and average 19.2 personal fouls. They are allowing opponents to shoot 35.1% from three-point range and rank 177th in points allowed per game (73.4). Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.6% (492 of 1,154), averaging 33.2 rebounds per game as a team. They are currently positioned 208th in the nation for assist allowed, conceding a total of 250 assists this season.
The Georgia State Panthers recently triumphed over UL Monroe with a decisive 77-57 victory. In terms of rebounding, Georgia State allowed UL Monroe to secure a total of 31 rebounds (5 offensive). The Panthers shot 30.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 26, and achieved a 70% success rate from the free throw line, converting 7 of 10 attempts. UL Monroe managed to hit 21 of 62 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 33.9%. Georgia State went 27 of 60 from the field, achieving a 45% shooting percentage. From three-point range, the Panthers managed to hit 16 of 38 attempts (42.1%). They capitalized on 10 free throw opportunities after UL Monroe committed 8 fouls, and recorded 7 steals in that matchup, alongside 31 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 37 boards.
Malachi Brown emerged as a key player for the Panthers in this matchup, connecting on 7 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 50%, grabbing 4 rebounds, and scoring 20 points in just 36 minutes, while dishing out 5 assists.
Georgia State currently holds a record of 7-12 for the season. The Panthers average 18.9 fouls per game, shooting 78.3% from the free throw line. Their assist rate is at 11.8 assists per game (ranking 327th in college), and they average 11.9 turnovers per game. The Panthers have scored a total of 1,342 points this season, averaging 70.6 points per game, and securing 36.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Georgia State is shooting 38.4% from the field, which ranks 364th nationally.
Defensively, Georgia State permits opponents to shoot 34.1% from three (157 of 460) and allows 68.2% from the free throw line. They surrender 13.5 assists and 39.4 rebounds per game, ranking 193rd and 351st, respectively. The Panthers rank 189th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 73.9 points. They force 12.4 turnovers per game and limit teams to a field goal percentage of 42.2% (ranking 102nd in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Selection: Back Southern Miss
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