Southern Miss rallies past Jackson State in overtime

Southern Miss recovered from a 15-point hole in the second half to defeat Jackson State 84-80 in overtime on November 11 at Reed Green Coliseum. The win lifted the Golden Eagles to 2-1, while the Tigers fell to 1-3.

Jackson State led by three with 13 seconds left in regulation, but Mike Williams missed the first free throw of a one-and-one. Gaines-Wyatt made one free throw after being fouled, and a Jackson State turnover gave Southern Miss another chance. Cameron Wallace sank two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime.

Gaines-Wyatt scored 28 points, shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 11-for-12 at the line. Wallace added 21 points and six rebounds. The pair combined for 14 of Southern Miss’ 15 overtime points. Isaac Taveras made a late steal and added a free throw to help secure the win. Mike Williams led Jackson State with 27 points and five assists.

Southern Miss had 18 turnovers that led to 32 Jackson State points and made 26 of 42 free throws. The Golden Eagles next visit Texas State on November 13. Jackson State is scheduled to play at Winthrop on November 14.