- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-1) are set to visit Strahan Arena this Friday to take on the undefeated Texas State Bobcats (3-0).
In their previous game, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles faced off against Jackson State, securing a narrow victory with a score of 84-80. The Eagles recorded a field goal percentage of 44.3% (27 of 61) and converted 4 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they made 26 of 42 shots, achieving a conversion rate of 61.9%. On the boards, the Eagles collected a total of 42 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end, and dished out 15 assists while forcing 14 turnovers, resulting in 6 steals. Defensively, Southern Miss allowed Jackson State to shoot 43.8% from the field, with their opponents making 32 of 73 attempts. Jackson State also recorded 11 assists and 10 steals, grabbing 30 rebounds (9 offensive, 21 defensive), but did not register any blocks. At the charity stripe, Jackson State made 8 of 13 attempts for 61.5%, alongside a 29.6% shooting from three-point range, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. The Golden Eagles committed 14 personal fouls, while Jackson State racked up 27 fouls in the matchup.
A standout performer for Southern Miss was Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt, who scored 28 points on 7 of 12 shooting, contributing 4 assists and securing 3 rebounds in 37 minutes played.
For the upcoming game, Southern Miss holds a record of 2-1 this season. The team averages 74.3 points per game (ranked 246th in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 41.3%. From long range, the Eagles convert 31.8% of their three-point attempts (21 of 66), and they hold a free throw percentage of 63.5%. As a unit, Southern Miss averages 44.7 rebounds per game and has accumulated 39 assists so far this season, ranking 260th nationally in assists. They are turning the ball over 18.0 times per game and committing an average of 19.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Golden Eagles force 17.0 turnovers per game while drawing an average of 20.3 fouls. They rank 49th in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 27 assists this season. Southern Miss enables opponents to shoot 38.2% from the field (73 of 191) and they allow 39.3 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 23.0% from three-point range against them, and they have allowed an average of 66.0 points per game, ranking 104th in college basketball.
The Texas State Bobcats secured a victory in their last game, defeating UT Rio Grande 72-65. In that game, Texas State permitted 20 rebounds to UT Rio Grande (7 offensive). The Bobcats hit 7 of 19 attempts from three-point range, achieving a shooting percentage of 36.8%, and made 8 of 13 free throw attempts (61.5%). Defensively, they allowed UT Rio Grande to shoot 25 of 54 from the field, resulting in a field goal percentage of 46.3%. Texas State emerged from the matchup shooting 49.0% (24 of 49), including 11 of 23 from beyond the arc (47.8%). They converted all 13 free throws taken, achieving 100% accuracy. UT Rio Grande committed 15 fouls during the game, which led to 13 free throw attempts for the Bobcats. Additionally, Texas State registered 28 rebounds (18 defensive and 10 offensive) in total.
Dimp Pernell was instrumental for Texas State in this game, scoring 26 points in just 25 minutes of play while contributing 2 assists. He shot 75.0%, hitting 9 of 12 shots and grabbed 1 rebound.
The Bobcats enter this matchup with a perfect 3-0 record this season. In terms of offensive performance, Texas State boasts a remarkable 54.0% shooting percentage from the field, placing them 20th in Division 1. They have scored a total of 274 points this season, averaging 91.3 points per game, and securing 39.7 rebounds per game. They assist each other 17.7 times per game (94th in the nation) while committing 13.7 turnovers per game. Texas State averages 14.3 personal fouls per contest and shoots 75.0% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive side, Texas State allows opponents to shoot 26.8% from three-point range (22 of 82) and permits 66.7% shooting from the free throw line. They rank 82nd in assists allowed, surrendering 10.7 dimes per game, and 9th in rebounds allowed, permitting 26.3 boards. The Bobcats rank 62nd in the nation for points per game allowed, giving up an average of 62.0. They force 15.7 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.8% from the field (106th in college basketball).
Who will cover the spread in this exciting NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Texas State
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