| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 39 | 43 | 82 |
| NWST | 40 | 44 | 84 |
Sharp's 32 lead Northwestern State over Southern Miss 84-82
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — Demarcus Sharp’s 32 points led Northwestern State past Southern Miss 84-82 on Sunday night.
Sharp also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Demons (7-2). Isaac Haney scored 16 points and added five steals. Ja’Monta Black was 5-of-9 shooting (3 for 6 from distance) to finish with 15 points, while adding three steals. The Demons prolonged their winning streak to six games.
The Golden Eagles (8-1) were led in scoring by Felipe Haase, who finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists. DeAndre Pinckney added 19 points and 12 rebounds for Southern Miss. In addition, Marcelo Perez finished with 11 points and four assists. The loss ended an eight-game winning streak for the Golden Eagles.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Shaun Seales
- Tommy Johnson
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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