Sun Belt opponents meet when the Texas State Bobcats (10-9, 3-4 Sun Belt) host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (11-8, 5-2 Sun Belt) at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, tipping off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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How to Watch Texas State vs. Southern Miss
- Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Texas State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.7 |
110 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.2 |
209 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
183 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.5 |
24 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.2 |
319 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.8 |
44 |
Southern Miss 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.9 |
148 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.4 |
110 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.9 |
118 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.1 |
127 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.3 |
265 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
190 |
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Texas State vs. Southern Miss Stat Insights
Points
- The Bobcats are averaging 74.1 points, only 0.7 more than the 73.4 the Golden Eagles allow.
- Texas State is 6-3 when putting more than 73.4 points on the board.
- When Southern Miss concedes less than 74.1 points, it is 9-1.
- The Golden Eagles average 75.4 points, just 4.2 more than the 71.2 the Bobcats concede.
- Southern Miss is 7-3 when posting over 71.2 points.
- Texas State's record is 8-1 when it allows fewer than 75.4 points.
- The Bobcats have outscored opponents by 54 points this year (2.9 per game), and the Golden Eagles have scored 38 more than their opponents (2.0 per game).
Shooting
- The Bobcats shoot 46.7% from the field, 4.3% higher than the Golden Eagles allow defensively.
- Texas State is 8-5 when shooting higher than 42.4% from the field.
- The Golden Eagles' 45.9% shooting percentage from the field is only 1.7% higher than the Bobcats have given up.
- Southern Miss is 8-3 when shooting better than 44.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bobcats and Golden Eagles rebound at around the same rate, with the Bobcats averaging 1.0 fewer rebound per game.
- When Southern Miss has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-3. When recording fewer boards, Texas State is 0-4.
- The Bobcats average 10.2 offensive rebounds, only 0.5 more than the Golden Eagles.
- The Bobcats are 5-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Golden Eagles are 4-3 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Texas State has an average rebounding margin of +5.4, and Southern Miss is at +3.8.
Texas State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/22/2026 |
Coastal Carolina |
Away |
| 1/24/2026 |
James Madison |
Away |
| 1/28/2026 |
Marshall |
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Southern Miss Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/22/2026 |
Georgia State |
Away |
| 1/24/2026 |
Coastal Carolina |
Away |
| 1/29/2026 |
Appalachian State |
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