Clash at SimpliFi Arena: SMU Mustangs Set to Battle Utah State Aggies

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the Utah State Aggies at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, fans are eager to see if the Mustangs can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 24th, promises an exciting matchup as both teams strive for victory.

The SMU Mustangs have shown a pattern of strong offensive plays in their past games. In a recent nail-biter against Iona Gaels, the Mustangs secured an 85-81 victory with impressive shooting accuracy. They boasted a field goal percentage of 60 and were particularly effective inside the paint with a two-point shooting percentage of 64. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at 81 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for SMU as seen in their game against Arizona State Sun Devils where they struggled with only a 33 percent field goal rate and suffered a defeat scoring just 57 points compared to Sun Devils' 75. Despite this setback, the team showed resilience on defense with six blocks and managed to maintain decent three-point shooting at around 38 percent.

Looking ahead to their encounter with Utah State Aggies, it's crucial for SMU to capitalize on their offensive strengths while shoring up any defensive weaknesses that have surfaced in previous games. The venue itself could play a role; SimpliFi Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which might provide an additional boost or present challenges depending on how well the team adapts.

Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on ESPN2 (channel 209) and witness whether the Mustangs can harness their potential and secure another win before closing out this year's season play.