Saturday, February 17
Hattiesburg, Miss.
2:30 PM
Southern Miss
15-12,8-6Sun Belt
78
vs
74
Texas State
11-16,4-10Sun Belt
1
2
F
Texas St.
38
36
74
Southern Miss.
33
45
78
Golden Eagles Knock Off Texas State Behind Curbelo's Career Day
2/17/2024 5:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Andre Curbelo scored a career-high 24 points in his return to the Southern Miss lineup as the Golden Eagles (15-12, 8-6 Sun Belt) downed Texas State, 78-74, on Saturday afternoon in Hattiesburg.
The two teams traded baskets and lead changes the first six minutes of the second half, but the Golden Eagles' 13-4 run was a backbreaker for the Bobcats. Curbelo tied the game on a pair of free throws and then gave the Golden Eagles the lead for good on a jumper with 13 minutes to go.
Austin Crowley helped preserve the Golden Eagle advantage with a steady scoring streak that helped the guard finish with 19 points. Bryson Hall sealed the win with two free throws with 19 seconds left and gave the Golden Eagles their 14th Sun Belt win at Reed Green Coliseum.
Tegra Izay turned in nine points, six rebounds and three blocks before fouling out in the final minutes of the game. Jose Benitez came off the bench and provided four points in six minutes of action.
Southern Miss picked up its fifth win of the season when trailing at the half and 50 percent from the floor for the fourth time this season. The Golden Eagles only turned the ball over three times in the second half after doing so 10 times in the first 20 minutes.
The Golden Eagles now get ready to host South Alabama on Thursday night. Game time is set for 7 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.
Game Notes
- Andre Curbelo returned to the Southern Miss lineup after missing the last 10 games with an injury
- Austin Crowley scored in double figures for the seven consecutive game and for the 14th time in the last 15 games
- Southern Miss is 14-1 in Sun Belt games at Reed Green Coliseum
Southern Miss jumped to an eight-point lead in the game's first five minutes thanks to a Curbelo three-pointer at the end of an 8-1 run. Though momentum was siding with the Golden Eagles, Texas State (11-16, 4-10 Sun Belt) made 11 of its final 14 shots of the half to regain the lead heading into the break.Belo Ball 🔥@a_curbelo3 | #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/rfTeiFUwpl
— Southern Miss MBB (@SouthernMissMBB) February 17, 2024
The two teams traded baskets and lead changes the first six minutes of the second half, but the Golden Eagles' 13-4 run was a backbreaker for the Bobcats. Curbelo tied the game on a pair of free throws and then gave the Golden Eagles the lead for good on a jumper with 13 minutes to go.
Austin Crowley helped preserve the Golden Eagle advantage with a steady scoring streak that helped the guard finish with 19 points. Bryson Hall sealed the win with two free throws with 19 seconds left and gave the Golden Eagles their 14th Sun Belt win at Reed Green Coliseum.
Tegra Izay turned in nine points, six rebounds and three blocks before fouling out in the final minutes of the game. Jose Benitez came off the bench and provided four points in six minutes of action.
Bibi 🥽 Belo pic.twitter.com/Mnq6eddBF0
— Southern Miss MBB (@SouthernMissMBB) February 17, 2024
Southern Miss picked up its fifth win of the season when trailing at the half and 50 percent from the floor for the fourth time this season. The Golden Eagles only turned the ball over three times in the second half after doing so 10 times in the first 20 minutes.
The Golden Eagles now get ready to host South Alabama on Thursday night. Game time is set for 7 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.
Game Notes
- Andre Curbelo returned to the Southern Miss lineup after missing the last 10 games with an injury
- Austin Crowley scored in double figures for the seven consecutive game and for the 14th time in the last 15 games
- Southern Miss is 14-1 in Sun Belt games at Reed Green Coliseum
Team Stats
TXST
USM
FG%
.453
.509
3FG%
.333
.455
FT%
.619
.864
RB
33
34
TO
6
13
STL
10
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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