Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Final
87 - 77
87 - 77
McKnight lifts Western Kentucky over Southern Miss 87-77
McKnight shot 8 for 10 from the line and added seven rebounds for the Hilltoppers (15-11, 7-6 Conference USA), who won for a fifth straight time. Luke Frampton had 13 points, while Jairus Hamilton scored 11.
Isaih Moore scored a season-high 25 points and had 12 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (6-18, 1-10), who have now lost seven games in a row. Tyler Stevenson added 15 points. DeAndre Pinckney had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Walyn Napper had nine points and 11 assists.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 87 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 87 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Jaron Pierre Jr. Turnover. | 87 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:30 | DeAndre Pinckney Offensive Rebound. | 87 - 77 |
| 2nd 0:33 | Walyn Napper missed Three Point Jumper. | 87 - 77 |
Statistics
 WKU |
 USM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 27-54 | FG | 30-66 |
| 50 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 13-25 | 3PT | 8-20 |
| 52 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 20-23 | FT | 9-10 |
| 87 | Free Throw % | 90 |
| 28 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 17 | Assists | 18 |
| 8 | Steals | 5 |
| 7 | Blocks | 2 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 18 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 11 | Fouls | 18 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Reed Green Coliseum
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 2,726 | Capacity:
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 2,726 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-3 | - | 24-6 |
| Sam Houston | 13-6 | 3 | 21-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-8 | 5 | 18-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-9 | 6 | 18-12 |
| Middle Tennessee | 10-9 | 6 | 16-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-10 | 7 | 14-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-11 | 8 | 14-16 |
| New Mexico State | 7-12 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-12 | 9 | 14-16 |
| UTEP | 7-12 | 9 | 11-19 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 10.5 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 20-11 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 19-15 |
| 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 |