On Nov. 24 the Golden Eagles opened the Sanford Pentagon Showcase with a loss 84-71 to host team South Dakota.
Rebounds proved to be the difference for Southern Miss as South Dakota out-rebounded the Golden Eagles 39-23.
After being down 14-7 early in the first half, Southern Miss went on a 7-1 run to put the Golden Eagles ahead. However South Dakota surged just before halftime to have a 32-31 lead
South Dakota maintained the momentum in the second half as they shot 69.6 percent from the field. The Coyotes opened with a 13-2 run which was the push they needed to secure the win.