Coastal Carolina hosts Southern Miss after recent win

Southern Miss faces Coastal Carolina following a tough loss to UL Monroe, where Denijay Harris scored 24 points. The Golden Eagles have a strong home record at 9-2 and rank third in the Sun Belt with an average of 24.7 defensive rebounds per game. Coastal Carolina, struggling with a 1-13 record in Sun Belt play, has been significantly outscored by opponents, averaging 66.0 points per game compared to the 76.3 points Southern Miss allows. In their recent matchup, Coastal Carolina broke a 12-game losing streak with an 87-78 victory over Southern Miss, where Jordan Battle led with 29 points. The game marked the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play. Both teams have faced challenges in recent games, with Southern Miss averaging 68.7 points and Coastal Carolina averaging 61.8 over their last ten outings.