Southern Miss squares off against Loyola (LA)

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Loyola (LA) vs. Southern Miss (4-5)

Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be taking on the Wolfpack of NAIA member Loyola (LA). Southern Miss lost 66-41 on the road to Southern Illinois in its most recent game.

BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Isaih Moore has maintained an average of 13.1 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Golden Eagles, while Tyler Stevenson has recorded 10.7 points and eight rebounds per game.MIGHTY MOORE: Through nine games, the Golden Eagles' Isaih Moore has connected on 25 percent of the 16 3-pointers he's attempted. He's also shooting 62.9 percent from the free throw line this season.

PREVIOUSLY: Southern Miss earned a 20-point victory over Loyola (LA) when these two teams met a year ago.

DID YOU KNOW: Southern Miss went 2-3 overall against out-of-conference competition last season. The Golden Eagles offense scored 58 points per matchup in those five contests.

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