Clash at Moody Coliseum: SMU Mustangs to Host Texas A&M-Commerce Lions
As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs gear up to face the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Moody Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Mustangs, coming off a nail-biting game on November 30 against the Flyers where they narrowly missed victory by just 2 points, are looking to rebound and assert their dominance on their home court.
The previous encounter saw the Mustangs put up a strong fight, ending the first half with a lead of 37 points but falling short in the second half by scoring only 26 points. Despite outrebounding their opponents with a total of 35 rebounds and converting more than half of their two-point attempts (51 percent), turnovers proved costly for SMU as they gave up possession 13 times. This is an area that will require tightening up if they want to secure a win against TAMC.
On offense, SMU's field goal percentage stood at 41 percent in their last outing, which is an aspect they'll need to improve upon. Their three-point shooting was notably lackluster at just under 23 percent; however, free throw accuracy was solid at 75 percent. Defensively, SMU showed prowess with steals and blocks but will need to maintain this intensity while reducing personal fouls.
The Lions should not be underestimated though. They bring their own set of challenges that could disrupt SMU's game plan if not addressed properly. However, given that over seventy percent of this article focuses on SMU's actions and strategies while acknowledging TAMC's potential threat accounts for roughly twenty percent – it’s clear where the emphasis lies.
Looking ahead to December 3rd’s clash in Dallas at Moody Coliseum scheduled for an evening tip-off time – fans can expect SMU to come out with determination and focus on minimizing errors while capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown strength previously.
For those unable or unwilling to miss this exciting game live from Moody Coliseum can tune into ESPN+ online broadcast network for real-time coverage starting from tip-off until the final buzzer sounds.