| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| USM | 38 | 46 | 84 |
Pierre Jr. leads Southern Miss over Middle Tennessee 84-54
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- — Jaron Pierre Jr. had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Southern Miss rolled past Middle Tennessee 84-54 on Friday night.
Pierre Jr. shot 9 for 11 from the floor, including 6 of 8 from deep.
Artur Konontsuk had 12 points for Southern Miss (6-6, 2/3 Conference USA). Denijay Harris added 12 points. Tyler Stevenson had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Blue Raiders’ 29.5 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Southern Miss opponent this season.
Southern Miss totaled 46 second-half points, a season high for the team.
Jordan Davis had 11 points for the Blue Raiders (3-6, 1-2). Jalen Jordan added seven rebounds. Eli Lawrence had six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tyler Kumpf
- Gary Maxwell
- Todd Austin
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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