Southern Miss defeats UL Monroe 73-87
Southern Miss Edges UL Monroe in 14-Point Upset at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
In a tightly contested conference matchup, Southern Miss (AWAY) edged UL Monroe (HOME) 87-73 on the road, handing the War Hawks their first home loss of the season.
The game was neck and neck at halftime, with UL Monroe leading 38-45. However, the Golden Eagles came out strong in the second half, pushing their lead to as much as 26 points before UL Monroe made a late surge.
Despite the deficit, Southern Miss's balanced attack proved too much for UL Monroe to overcome. The Golden Eagles shot 54.0% from the field and made 64.1% of their 2-point attempts, with senior guard [Name] leading the way with [Number] points on [Number] shots. Southern Miss also outrebounded UL Monroe 46-24, including a crucial 10-rebound performance by junior center [Name].
Meanwhile, UL Monroe struggled to find its shooting rhythm, making just 32.0% of its 3-point attempts and committing 12 turnovers. The War Hawks' offense was led by senior guard [Name], who scored [Number] points on [Number] shots but couldn't overcome the team's overall deficit.
The win marks a significant upset for Southern Miss, which has been ranked among the top teams in the conference all season. With this victory, the Golden Eagles move into sole possession of first place in the standings and will likely be looking to build momentum heading into their next matchup.
Key Stats
* Field Goals: Southern Miss (54.0%), UL Monroe (42.0%)
* 2-Point FG: Southern Miss (64.1%), UL Monroe (47.5%)
* Free Throws: Southern Miss (87.0%), UL Monroe (64.0%)
* Rebounds: Southern Miss (46), UL Monroe (24)
* Assists: Southern Miss (18), UL Monroe (12)
Game Flow
The game was a closely contested affair, with neither team able to pull away until late in the second half. The largest lead of the game came at 26 points when Southern Miss took an insurmountable lead midway through the fourth quarter.
UL Monroe made a valiant effort to close the gap, but ultimately fell short due to its inability to contain Southern Miss's balanced attack and secure key stops on defense.