Can SMU Mustangs' Offensive Surge Overwhelm Golden Hurricane at Moody Coliseum?

The Southern Methodist University Mustangs delivered an impressive performance against the Golden Hurricane with a final score of 103-70. The Mustangs, playing on their home court at Moody Coliseum, dominated the game from start to finish, leaving no room for lead changes or ties. The victory improved their record to an unmentioned number of wins and losses.

The Mustangs showcased a robust offensive display, converting 51 percent of their field goal attempts and hitting 43 percent from beyond the arc. Their aggressive play led to drawing fouls and capitalizing on free throw opportunities with a solid 70 percent completion rate. The team's fast-paced offense was evident as they outscored the Golden Hurricane in fast break points by a significant margin of 27.

Defensively, SMU was just as formidable. They amassed a total of 13 steals which contributed to the Golden Hurricane turning over the ball 18 times. These turnovers were converted into 23 points for the Mustangs, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on their opponent's mistakes effectively.

On the boards, SMU outrebounded Tulsa by eight rebounds with a total rebound count of 41 compared to Tulsa's 33. This advantage included ten offensive rebounds which led to twelve second-chance points for SMU.

SMU also displayed superior ball distribution with an impressive assist tally that stood at twenty-one assists while maintaining an assists turnover ratio of more than two-to-one.

While Tulsa put up a valiant effort scoring seventy points and shooting fifty-four percent from two-point range, they could not match SMU's intensity throughout both halves. Despite Tulsa making nineteen two-pointers and seven three-pointers along with eleven free throws made at seventy-nine percent accuracy, it wasn't enough against SMU’s relentless pressure.

The upcoming game for Southern Methodist University will be away against North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum in Denton on January twenty-fifth at six o'clock PM Central Time Zone. Fans can catch this encounter live on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine as both teams look forward to another conference showdown.