SMU Mustangs Set to Gallop into Addition Financial Arena Against UCF Knights

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the UCF Knights at Addition Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if the Mustangs can continue their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled in Orlando, will be a test of consistency for SMU after a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings.

The Mustangs have shown they can put up big numbers, as evidenced by their impressive 92-point game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane. In that matchup, SMU displayed a potent offense with a field goal percentage of 58 and an exceptional three-point shooting performance at 54 percent. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 2.5, indicating efficient ball movement and decision-making.

However, consistency has been an issue for SMU. In their most recent game against Houston's Cougars, they struggled significantly with shooting efficiency—only making 31 percent from the field and a paltry 15 percent from beyond the arc. This lackluster performance resulted in only 53 points scored and highlighted areas needing improvement.

Defensively, there is room for growth as well; SMU allowed Houston to score 87 points while also giving up significant second-chance points due to being outrebounded by almost double.

The venue may play a role in this upcoming contest as well; playing away from home always presents additional challenges. The team will need to adapt quickly to the atmosphere of Addition Financial Arena if they hope to secure victory over UCF.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on ESPNU channel 208 on January 8th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). With both teams looking to establish dominance early in conference play, it promises to be an engaging battle on the court that Mustang supporters won't want to miss.