Southern Miss defeats UL Monroe 70-60
Southern Miss Edges Out UL Monroe 70-60 Behind Strong Team Effort
The Reed Green Coliseum was electric on Saturday night as the Southern Miss Golden Eagles hosted their conference foe, UL Monroe, and emerged victorious with a 10-point margin of 70-60.
Behind a balanced team effort, the Golden Eagles dominated the game from start to finish. Tylik Weeks led the charge, pouring in 20 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out three assists. Djahi Binet chipped in with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal, as Southern Miss controlled the paint and outrebounded UL Monroe 36-42.
The Golden Eagles' strong defensive performance limited UL Monroe to just 34% shooting from the field, while holding their opponents to a season-low in fast break points. The home team's high-powered offense, meanwhile, shot 42% from the floor and made 67% of its free throws, with Weeks and Binet combining for seven of those makes.
The game was a back-and-forth affair in the first half, with UL Monroe trailing by just three points at halftime. However, Southern Miss took control in the second stanza, outscoring their visitors 43-32 to build a 10-point lead.
Krystian Lewis led the way for UL Monroe, scoring 20 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out four assists. However, his team's inability to contain Weeks and Binet proved to be the difference-maker in the contest.
The Golden Eagles' strong defensive effort held UL Monroe to just nine three-pointers on 33% shooting, limiting their opponents' scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Southern Miss used its size advantage in the paint to outmuscle UL Monroe, finishing with a season-high 34 points in that area.
In the end, it was all about the team effort for Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles' balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for UL Monroe to handle, as they extended their winning streak to three games.
Advanced Statistics:
Southern Miss (HOME) Game Stats:
- eFG%: 47.4%
- FT Rate: 42.1%
- OREB%: 25.0%
- TO Ratio: 13.2%
UL Monroe (AWAY) Game Stats:
- eFG%: 42.2%
- FT Rate: 27.6%
- OREB%: 28.6%
- TO Ratio: 20.9%