Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ South Alabama Jaguars
Franklin leads South Alabama over Southern Miss 85-55
MOBILE, Ala. -- — Javon Franklin had a career-high 22 points as South Alabama routed Southern Miss 85-55 on Wednesday night.
Franklin was perfect from the floor, making 10 of 10 shots. He added nine rebounds. The Jaguars opened the game with a 24-4 run.
Jay Jay Chandler had 16 points and six assists for South Alabama (7-2), which won its sixth consecutive game. Diante Smith added 11 points and five assists. Alex Anderson had 10 points.
Tyler Stevenson had 18 points for the Golden Eagles (4-4). Walyn Napper added 16 points and eight assists. Isaih Moore had 12 points.
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Game Information
Mobile, AL

Referee:Bill Jacobson
Referee:Todd Austin
Referee:Keith Patterson

2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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