| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | 36 | 51 | 87 |
| USM | 29 | 49 | 78 |
Coastal Carolina defeats Southern Miss 87-78
Joshua Meo drains 3 vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Joshua Meo drains 3 vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- — Jordan Battle had 29 points in Coastal Carolina's 87-78 win against Southern Miss on Thursday night.
Battle shot 7 for 13 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 9 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Chanticleers (9-19, 2-13 Sun Belt Conference). Colin Granger added 18 points while going 6 of 7 and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had 10 rebounds and three steals. Joshua Meo had 13 points and shot 5 for 14 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. The win broke a 12-game losing streak for the Chanticleers.
Denijay Harris led the Golden Eagles (10-18, 5-10) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Cobie Montgomery added 17 points for Southern Miss. Neftali Alvarez also had 13 points and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Jeb Hartness
- Jason Baker
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 11-4 | - | 19-9 |
| James Madison | 11-4 | - | 18-10 |
| Arkansas State | 10-5 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Troy | 10-5 | 1 | 17-10 |
| App State | 10-5 | 1 | 17-10 |
| Marshall | 9-6 | 2 | 16-12 |
| Texas State | 7-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Georgia State | 7-8 | 4 | 12-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-8 | 4 | 11-17 |
| Louisiana | 7-8 | 4 | 10-18 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-9 | 5 | 14-14 |
| Southern Miss | 5-10 | 6 | 10-18 |
| UL Monroe | 3-12 | 8 | 7-21 |
| Coastal Carolina | 2-13 | 9 | 9-19 |
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