Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Lofton Jr. lifts Louisiana Tech past Southern Miss 76-62
Keaston Willis had 14 points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs (15-3, 6-0 Conference USA). Cobe Williams added 12 points.
DeAndre Pinckney scored a career-high 21 points and had 11 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (5-11, 1-3). Tyler Stevenson tied a season high with 21 points and had 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles for the season. Louisiana Tech defeated Southern Miss 80-57 last Thursday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 76 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 76 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Cobe Williams Defensive Rebound. | 76 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:23 | Tyler Stevenson missed Three Point Jumper. | 76 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:33 | Kenny Hunter made Layup. Assisted by Cobe Williams. | 76 - 62 |
Statistics
 LT |
 USM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-59 | FG | 21-64 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 33 |
| 8-26 | 3PT | 6-19 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 12-14 | FT | 14-19 |
| 86 | Free Throw % | 74 |
| 38 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 13 | Assists | 12 |
| 6 | Steals | 2 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Largest Lead | 4 |
Game Information
Venue: Reed Green Coliseum
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 3,110 | Capacity:
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 3,110 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 21-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-16 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 15-15 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-11 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |