Southern Miss defeats Louisiana 67-74

Southern Miss Edges Louisiana 74-67 in Conference Showdown

In a closely contested conference matchup, Southern Miss (away) emerged victorious over Louisiana (home) with a final score of 74-67 at the Cajundome on Sunday.

The game saw both teams engage in a back-and-forth battle, with Louisiana taking an early lead to trail by only two points at halftime. However, it was Southern Miss that took control in the second half, outscoring Louisiana by seven points to secure the win.

Djahii Binet led Southern Miss with 24 points and eight rebounds, showcasing his dominance on both ends of the floor. Dylan Brumfield chipped in with four assists and 15 points, while Djahi's teammate, Deji Binet, provided a significant boost off the bench with 10 points.

On the other side, Louisiana's De'Vion Lavergne paced the home team with 18 points, including two three-pointers. Dorian Finister added six rebounds and 13 points for the hosts.

Statistically, Southern Miss outperformed Louisiana in key areas, such as field goal percentage (54.4% vs 50.0%), free throw rate (66.7% vs 29.1%), and turnover ratio (25.0% vs 21.2%). However, Louisiana's strong performance on the glass helped keep their opponents at bay.

The win marks a crucial conference victory for Southern Miss, while Louisiana falls to 4-9 in league play.

Game Details

* Date: January 3, 2026

* Time: 18:00

* Venue: Cajundome (Louisiana)

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* Score: Southern Miss (74), Louisiana (67)

This matchup showcased the intensity and competitiveness of both teams as they battle for conference supremacy. In a thrilling game that saw both teams trade baskets, Southern Miss ultimately emerged victorious with a convincing seven-point margin.

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