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Clash at Moody Coliseum: SMU Mustangs to Host Houston Christian Huskies in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the Houston Christian Huskies at Moody Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter, and based on recent performances, the Mustangs have reasons for cautious optimism.


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In their last outing on December 7th against Arizona State Sun Devils, the Mustangs put up a valiant effort but fell just short with a final score of 74-76. Despite this narrow defeat, there were positive takeaways from their performance. The team showcased its scoring ability by putting up an impressive 42 points in the paint and maintaining a field goal percentage of 45 percent. However, free throw accuracy was an area of concern as they only managed to convert 53 percent from the line.


Comparatively, in their December 3rd game against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at home, SMU displayed dominance with a resounding victory of 90-47. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an exceptional 69 percent from the field and an impressive 53 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, their defensive efforts cannot be overlooked as they forced 17 turnovers leading to 26 points off those turnovers.


However, it's important not to overlook that on November 30th versus Dayton Flyers also at Moody Coliseum; SMU suffered a close loss with a scoreline reading just two points shy at 63-65. This contest highlighted some areas for improvement such as three-point shooting where they hit only about 23 percent.


The key for SMU will be consistency – replicating their high-scoring offense while tightening up defense and improving free throw accuracy could tip scales in their favor against HCU.


The Huskies come into this game without any data available on past performances which could either work for or against them depending on how well-prepared SMU is for surprises HCU might bring onto the court.


Looking ahead to December's matchup between these two teams under Dallas' bright lights; fans should expect nothing less than full-throttle basketball action where every possession counts towards building momentum heading into conference play.


Mark your calendars for December 20th when these teams will clash at Moody Coliseum starting at eight o'clock PM Central Time (CT). Fans can catch all live-action streaming via ESPN+ internet broadcast network – ensuring you won't miss any part of what is set out to be an exhilarating encounter between Southern Methodist University Mustangs and Houston Christian Huskies men's basketball teams.

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