MONROE, La. (Interstat) — Southern Mississippi defeated Louisiana-Monroe 35-21 in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game Saturday at Malone Stadium before 9,086. The Golden Eagles led 27-7 at halftime and 35-21 after three quarters. Aidan Armenta of Louisiana-Monroe completed 19 of 34 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 8 yards and another score, and paced the Warhawks. Landry Lyddy passed for 130 yards and a touchdown for Southern Mississippi. Landon Sylvie recorded 11 tackles, Dusty Zimmer punted seven times for 294 yards, and Jamarice Wilder rushed 15 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Taijh Overton recorded nine tackles and Noah Flemmings added 10 tackles and a half-sack for Louisiana-Monroe. Southern Mississippi improved to 3-5, while Louisiana-Monroe fell to 1-7. The Golden Eagles next host James Madison at home on Nov. 5. Louisiana-Monroe visits Arkansas State on Nov. 7.