Southern Miss to Host Mississippi Valley State on Monday

Southern Miss is scheduled to begin a five-game home stand Monday against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg. The calendar lists a 6 p.m. tipoff and a Community Night promotion, with complimentary tickets for first responders who show a valid badge or arrive in uniform.

The Lady Eagles (1-1) are coming off a 56-48 loss at Auburn on Thursday. Southern Miss trailed by 13 in the second period, then trimmed the deficit to two in the third before the Tigers held on. The Lady Eagles went 0-for-17 from 3-point range, their first game without a 3-pointer since the 2023-24 season, according to the school.

Hayleigh Breland scored 14 points against Auburn, matching her total from the season opener. She leads Southern Miss with 14 points per game and shoots 40.9% from the field. The school said she has made two 3-pointers, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Jada Gay leads the team with 9 rebounds per game and has 18 through two games. Chrysta Narcisse has collected 17 rebounds, including a team-high seven on offense. She also recorded a career-high five steals against Auburn. Southern Miss has forced 18 turnovers and is averaging 16 points off takeaways, while allowing 57.5 points per game.

Mississippi Valley State (0-2) has lost to Marquette and Chicago State. I’Xana Winters leads the Delta Devils with 15.5 points per game, coming off the bench, and averages 5 rebounds.

Southern Miss leads the series 21-2 and has won 17 straight meetings, dating to Dec. 12, 1992, according to the school. The Lady Eagles are 16-1 against Mississippi Valley State in Hattiesburg.

Southern Miss is scheduled to host Jackson State on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. The school said that game will include an Operation Christmas Child and SAAC Night promotion, with a gift donation accepted in exchange for a ticket.

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