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Clash at Moody Coliseum: SMU Mustangs Prepare to Host Tulsa Golden Hurricane

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs gear up for their next challenge, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying game at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas. The Mustangs are set to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in a game that will showcase both teams' recent performances and strategies.


Tulsa Golden Hurricane VS SMU Mustangs

The SMU Mustangs have been on a commendable run, displaying a strong offensive front in their past games. Their most recent victory against Murray State Racers saw them put up an impressive 92 points, with a notable 65 percent success rate from beyond the arc. This three-point prowess coupled with their 59 percent field goal efficiency underscores their shooting capabilities.


Defensively, the Mustangs have also shown tenacity. In their home game against Houston Christian Huskies, they managed to block 12 shots and steal the ball 13 times, contributing significantly to their dominant 89-53 win. Their rebounding has been consistent as well, grabbing 43 boards in two of their last three games.


However, turnovers have been a slight concern for SMU; they recorded double-digit turnovers in each of these contests. Despite this issue, they've maintained positive assist-to-turnover ratios which suggest that when they control possession effectively, they're hard to stop.


Playing at home has its advantages and SMU will look to exploit this benefit once again at Moody Coliseum—a venue where crowd support can often inspire heightened performance levels from the home team.


As we approach this upcoming matchup on January 20th at 8 PM local time (Dallas), fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+. With both teams eager for victory and SMU looking to capitalize on its recent form while minimizing turnovers, it's sure to be an enthralling encounter filled with tactical plays and high-energy basketball.

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