University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Tuesday, November 12
Hattiesburg, Miss.
7 PM
Southern Miss
vs
Loyola New Orleans
MBB: Southern Miss Hosts Loyola New Orleans Tuesday Night Before Embarking on Road Trip
11/11/2024 1:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. --Â Southern Miss (1-1, 0-0 SBC) men's basketball returns to Reed Green Coliseum on Tuesday night as it hosts Loyola New Orleans (1-3, 0-0 SSAC) in a non-conference contest. The 7 p.m. contest is the final home game for the Golden Eagles before they embark on a seven-day trip to South Datoka and the Basketball Travelers Invitational in Bozeman, Mont.
Game 2: Southern Miss (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Loyola New Orleans (1-3, 0-0 SSAC)
Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN+ | Radio: Southern Miss Radio Network
Reed Green Coliseum (8,095)
Lee Roberts (PxP) and Larry Boyd (Color) will deliver the call on ESPN+. Fans can also listen on the Southern Miss Radio Network, Southern Miss Game Day App, or their local Southern Miss Network affiliate to hear John Cox on the call.
The Opening Tip
- Tuesday is the 31st meeting all-time between the two programs in a series that debuted in 1947. The Golden Eagles lead 10-7 in Hattiesburg and have won the last five
- Neftali Avlarez leads Southern Miss in scoring at 17.5 points per game and scored 21 in Thursdsay's loss at UAB
- Southern Miss is the only Sun Belt team with five players averaging 10+ points per game through the first week of the season: Alvarez (17.5), Gordon (16.5), Watson (12.0), Curbelo (16.0), Harris (13.5)
- Southern Miss is 27-3 at Reed Green Coliseum since the start of '22-23 season and 1-0 this season after picking up a season-opening win against Bowling Green
- Southern Miss returns six players that saw action last season, while only Cobie Montgomery and Tegra Izay saw limited starts
- Neftali Alvarez — sat out last season due to injury — and Harris are both back in the Black & Gold this season. Harris suited up for Arkansas last season after playing a key role in the '22-23 Sun Belt regular season title
- Eight players will suit up for the Golden Eagles this season that ever never donned the Golden Eagle logo. That list included Alfred Worrell Jr., DeAntoni Gordon, Brewer Carruth, Jett Montgomery, Christian Watson, John Wade III, Christian Reid, and Lieb Yat
About the Wold Pack
- Donald Reyes leads Loyola New Orleans and is off to a 1-3 record this season
- All three loses have been to teams ranked in the NAIA polls or receiving votes
- The Wolf Pack are coming off a trip to California with losses to No. 10 The Master's and (RV) Hope International
- Kosta Bjelicic leads Loyola New Orleans in scoring at 11.0 points per game, while Milan Mejia and Alex Hammong are both averaging 10+ points per gameÂ
- On the glass, the Wolf Pack average nearly 42 rebounds per game and allow opponents to get 40.0 per contest
History Between the Two
- Tuesday's contest is the 31st meeting between the two programs in a series dating back to the early 1990's
- Loyola New Orleans leads the series, 16-14, and Southern Miss leads in Hattiesburg, 10-7
- The Golden Eagles lead 10-7 in Hattiesburg and have won the last five meetings by double figures
Dipping into the Portal
- The Golden Eagles once again loaded up on veteran talent in the transfer portal after adding four players with Division I experience
- The four additions are DeAntoni Gordon (Little Rock), Christian Watson (Miami), John Wade III (Stanislaus State) and Denijay Harris (Arkansas)
- Gordon brings the beefiest resume after earning All-OVC honors at Little Rock while leading the Trojans in nearly every category at some point during his three-year career. Gordon played his first season of college basketball at Wichita State
- Watson and Harris have both played on the biggest stages during their careers at Miami (Fla.) and Arkansas, respectively. Watson was a member of the Hurricanes' 2022-23 Final Four team and logged minutes in NCAA Tournament
- Wade III had a stop at Cal State Northridge during the 2022-23 season but played at Stanislaus State last season. While at CSUN, Wade III played in only 10 games
- Ladner added Alfred Worrell Jr. comes to Southern Miss after playing JUCO ball at John A. Logan college
The Youngsters are Back
- Brewer Carruth, Jett Montgomery, and Christian Reid are the first freshman Ladner has signed since the 2021-22 season
- Current senior Trey Alfonso was the last freshman Southern Miss had
- Carruth prepped at Parklane Academy in McComb, while Reid played at Mater Lakes Academy. Montgomery enjoyed a standout career at Independence High School, but is no stranger to Southern Miss has his father, Mark, was a standout wide receiver for the Golden Eagles
Season Openers
- Since the 2000-01 season, Southern Miss has won 20 season openers
- The Golden Eagles are 5-1 in season openers under Ladner and have won their last four: Bowling Green, William Carey (2x) and Vanderbilt
Preseason Accolades
- Redshirt senior Andre Curbelo was tabbed Preseason Third Team All-Sun Belt by the league's coaches
- Curbelo appeared in 12 games last season while waiting for a NCAA waiver and later battling injuries
- He recorded the second triple-double in program history when he had 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds against Georgia State last season
- Southern Miss was picked to finish fifth in the preseason league poll
60 Years at Reed Green Coliseum
- The 2024-25 season marks the 60th season of Golden Eagle basketball at Reed Green Coliseum
- Southern Miss officially moved into The Greenhouse ahead of the 1965-66 season and played Alabama on Dec. 11 in the arena's dedication game
- The Golde Eagles are 522-239 on their home court and have had three undefeated seasons at Reed Green Coliseum
Single game and season tickets are available via SouthernMissTickets.com, calling 1-800-844-TICK or visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office during normal business hours.
Follow @SouthernMissMBB on X, Instagram and Facebook to get the latest Golden Eagle news.
Game 2: Southern Miss (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Loyola New Orleans (1-3, 0-0 SSAC)
Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN+ | Radio: Southern Miss Radio Network
Reed Green Coliseum (8,095)
Lee Roberts (PxP) and Larry Boyd (Color) will deliver the call on ESPN+. Fans can also listen on the Southern Miss Radio Network, Southern Miss Game Day App, or their local Southern Miss Network affiliate to hear John Cox on the call.
The Opening Tip
- Tuesday is the 31st meeting all-time between the two programs in a series that debuted in 1947. The Golden Eagles lead 10-7 in Hattiesburg and have won the last five
- Neftali Avlarez leads Southern Miss in scoring at 17.5 points per game and scored 21 in Thursdsay's loss at UAB
- Southern Miss is the only Sun Belt team with five players averaging 10+ points per game through the first week of the season: Alvarez (17.5), Gordon (16.5), Watson (12.0), Curbelo (16.0), Harris (13.5)
- Southern Miss is 27-3 at Reed Green Coliseum since the start of '22-23 season and 1-0 this season after picking up a season-opening win against Bowling Green
- Southern Miss returns six players that saw action last season, while only Cobie Montgomery and Tegra Izay saw limited starts
- Neftali Alvarez — sat out last season due to injury — and Harris are both back in the Black & Gold this season. Harris suited up for Arkansas last season after playing a key role in the '22-23 Sun Belt regular season title
- Eight players will suit up for the Golden Eagles this season that ever never donned the Golden Eagle logo. That list included Alfred Worrell Jr., DeAntoni Gordon, Brewer Carruth, Jett Montgomery, Christian Watson, John Wade III, Christian Reid, and Lieb Yat
About the Wold Pack
- Donald Reyes leads Loyola New Orleans and is off to a 1-3 record this season
- All three loses have been to teams ranked in the NAIA polls or receiving votes
- The Wolf Pack are coming off a trip to California with losses to No. 10 The Master's and (RV) Hope International
- Kosta Bjelicic leads Loyola New Orleans in scoring at 11.0 points per game, while Milan Mejia and Alex Hammong are both averaging 10+ points per gameÂ
- On the glass, the Wolf Pack average nearly 42 rebounds per game and allow opponents to get 40.0 per contest
History Between the Two
- Tuesday's contest is the 31st meeting between the two programs in a series dating back to the early 1990's
- Loyola New Orleans leads the series, 16-14, and Southern Miss leads in Hattiesburg, 10-7
- The Golden Eagles lead 10-7 in Hattiesburg and have won the last five meetings by double figures
Dipping into the Portal
- The Golden Eagles once again loaded up on veteran talent in the transfer portal after adding four players with Division I experience
- The four additions are DeAntoni Gordon (Little Rock), Christian Watson (Miami), John Wade III (Stanislaus State) and Denijay Harris (Arkansas)
- Gordon brings the beefiest resume after earning All-OVC honors at Little Rock while leading the Trojans in nearly every category at some point during his three-year career. Gordon played his first season of college basketball at Wichita State
- Watson and Harris have both played on the biggest stages during their careers at Miami (Fla.) and Arkansas, respectively. Watson was a member of the Hurricanes' 2022-23 Final Four team and logged minutes in NCAA Tournament
- Wade III had a stop at Cal State Northridge during the 2022-23 season but played at Stanislaus State last season. While at CSUN, Wade III played in only 10 games
- Ladner added Alfred Worrell Jr. comes to Southern Miss after playing JUCO ball at John A. Logan college
The Youngsters are Back
- Brewer Carruth, Jett Montgomery, and Christian Reid are the first freshman Ladner has signed since the 2021-22 season
- Current senior Trey Alfonso was the last freshman Southern Miss had
- Carruth prepped at Parklane Academy in McComb, while Reid played at Mater Lakes Academy. Montgomery enjoyed a standout career at Independence High School, but is no stranger to Southern Miss has his father, Mark, was a standout wide receiver for the Golden Eagles
Season Openers
- Since the 2000-01 season, Southern Miss has won 20 season openers
- The Golden Eagles are 5-1 in season openers under Ladner and have won their last four: Bowling Green, William Carey (2x) and Vanderbilt
Preseason Accolades
- Redshirt senior Andre Curbelo was tabbed Preseason Third Team All-Sun Belt by the league's coaches
- Curbelo appeared in 12 games last season while waiting for a NCAA waiver and later battling injuries
- He recorded the second triple-double in program history when he had 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds against Georgia State last season
- Southern Miss was picked to finish fifth in the preseason league poll
60 Years at Reed Green Coliseum
- The 2024-25 season marks the 60th season of Golden Eagle basketball at Reed Green Coliseum
- Southern Miss officially moved into The Greenhouse ahead of the 1965-66 season and played Alabama on Dec. 11 in the arena's dedication game
- The Golde Eagles are 522-239 on their home court and have had three undefeated seasons at Reed Green Coliseum
Single game and season tickets are available via SouthernMissTickets.com, calling 1-800-844-TICK or visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office during normal business hours.
Follow @SouthernMissMBB on X, Instagram and Facebook to get the latest Golden Eagle news.
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