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Southern Miss beats Jackson State 84-80 in OT
Gaines-Wyatt shot 11 for 12 from the line as Southern Miss improved to 2-1 behind 28 points and overtime execution.
- On Wednesday, Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored 28 points to lift Southern Miss past Jackson State 84-80 in overtime at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg. The Golden Eagles improved to 2-1 on the season.
- Cameron Wallace contributed 21 points on 8 of 16 shooting for Southern Miss, while Brandon Weston added 11 points and eight rebounds, providing depth that proved crucial in the narrow overtime triumph.
- Mike Williams led the Tigers with 27 points, five assists, and two steals. Dorian McMillian added 12 points, and DJ Davis finished with 11 points and two steals in the loss.
- Gaines-Wyatt shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 6 from three-point range, and converted 11 of 12 free throws, anchoring the Golden Eagles' offensive production throughout the game.
- Southern Miss travels to face Texas State on Friday, while Jackson State visits Winthrop on Saturday. Both teams continue their early-season schedules after Wednesday's competitive matchup.
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Southern Miss Rallies From 15 Down to Beat Jackson State in OT
Southern Miss rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Jackson State, 84-80, in overtime. Senior guard Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the comeback with a career-high 28 points, including the go-ahead play in overtime, while Cameron Wallace’s late free throws sent the game to the extra period.
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