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Southern Miss lost to Louisiana Tech 30-20, dropping to a 2-2 record.

The Golden Eagles forced seven punts in a row in the second half.

A halftime challenge from the coaching staff and a change in player mentality led to the improved second-half performance.

RUSTON, LA — Southern Miss knew something needed to change going into the locker room at halftime against Louisiana Tech, especially on defense .

The Golden Eagles (2-2) had given up 30 points in the first half and trailed by 20.

“We challenged them at halftime and said, ‘Well, we get to choose who we’re going to be, how we’re going to respond,' ” Southern Miss coach Charles Huff said after the game. “I thought they responded well.”

Although USM lost 30-20 to the Bulldogs (3-1) at Joe Aillet Stadium on

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