Moody Coliseum Hosts SMU Mustangs and Houston Christian Huskies in Men's Basketball
As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to host the Houston Christian Huskies at Moody Coliseum, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in men’s basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 20th, will be a testament to the Mustangs' recent performances and their adaptability on home turf.
The SMU Mustangs have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games. In their latest outing against the Arizona State Sun Devils, they narrowly missed victory with a final score of 74-76. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they maintained an impressive field goal percentage of 45 and dominated rebounds with a total of 44. However, turnovers were an issue as they matched their assists count with 15 turnovers.
In contrast, during their face-off against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Moody Coliseum earlier this month, the Mustangs showcased offensive prowess by securing a commanding win with 90 points against the Lions' mere 47. Their shooting was particularly effective that night as they achieved an exceptional field goal percentage of approximately 69 and converted over half of their three-point attempts.
However, consistency remains elusive for SMU as evidenced by another close home game against Dayton Flyers where they fell short by two points (63-65). The team's resilience was apparent though; despite trailing behind in three-point conversion rate at just around 23 percent compared to Dayton's impressive 50 percent.
The fluctuating performances highlight areas for improvement such as ball handling and shot selection from beyond the arc while reinforcing their strengths like inside scoring and rebounding capabilities.
Fans can expect SMU to leverage its home court advantage at Moody Coliseum—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that often acts as a catalyst for energizing home team performances. With recent trends indicating strong offensive potential but also some defensive vulnerabilities, it will be interesting to see how the Mustangs adjust strategies against Houston Christian Huskies’ gameplay.
The match is set to tip-off on December 20th at Moody Coliseum in Dallas. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage on ESPN+.