Mustangs Gallop Falls Short Against Mean Green in Nail-Biter at UNT Coliseum
In a closely contested conference game, the Southern Methodist University Mustangs faced off against the North Texas Mean Green, with both teams demonstrating their competitive spirit. The Mustangs entered the match with an unranked status and left with a narrow defeat, as the scoreboard read 66-68 in favor of the home team. The SMU Mustangs' record now stands at 0-1 while the North Texas Mean Green celebrate a victory that brings their record to 1-0.
The SMU Mustangs showcased resilience throughout the game, ending the first half slightly behind with 32 points to North Texas's 33. In an effort to overturn their deficit, they managed to score another 34 points in the second half but fell just short of victory. The team's overall field goal percentage was a solid 45 percent from an attempt of 51 shots. From beyond the arc, they shot at a respectable rate of 36 percent.
The offensive efforts were led by strong performances inside as SMU scored an impressive total of 32 points in paint and secured nine offensive rebounds contributing significantly to their total rebound count of 34. Their free throw accuracy was notable as well, making good on 70 percent of their attempts from the line.
Defensively, SMU managed six steals and blocked three shots while committing only eighteen personal fouls throughout playtime. However, despite these efforts on defense and scoring ten points off turnovers created by North Texas's eleven turnovers equaling those committed by SMU themselves; it wasn't enough for them to clinch victory.
The Mean Green capitalized on quick transitions scoring thirteen fast break points and out-assisted SMU with sixteen assists reflecting better ball movement which contributed greatly towards securing this win for them at home court – UNT Coliseum before an audience numbering seven thousand two hundred thirty-nine fans.
Looking ahead for Southern Methodist University Mustangs fans eager to support their team: The next game is scheduled against Wichita State Shockers on January twenty-eighth at two o'clock PM Central Time Zone at Charles Koch Arena located in Wichita Kansas USA which can be watched nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine.