James Madison 80, at Southern Mississippi 86

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by precision at the foul line and a dominant second-half surge, Southern Mississippi outlasted James Madison 86-80 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball clash Thursday night at the UWF Field House. The Golden Eagles, improving to 16-15 overall, leaned heavily on a 28-for-34 performance from the free throw line and a decisive 51-point second half to overcome a narrow halftime deficit and secure the victory. The Dukes, who fell to 18-15, were hampered by 10 turnovers and an inability to contain Southern Miss star Tylik Weeks down the stretch. The contest… Read more...