SMU Mustangs Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Rice Owls, Tyreek Smith Shines in Previous Games
The SMU Mustangs are set to face off against the Rice Owls in an upcoming Men's Basketball game at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. The game is scheduled for February 8th, 2024, at 1:00 AM UTC and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
In their previous three games, the SMU Mustangs have shown impressive performances from their players. One standout player for the Mustangs has been Tyreek Smith, a forward who has consistently delivered strong performances. In the first game against the Murray State Racers, Smith scored 6 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, blocked 2 shots, and recorded a steal in just 21 minutes of play. His field goals percentage was an impressive 75 percent.
Another key player for the Mustangs is Ja'Heim Hudson, who plays as a forward. In the same game against Murray State Racers, Hudson contributed with 7 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal in just 12 minutes of play. He displayed great accuracy with a field goals percentage of 67 percent.
Trey Utter and Jackson Young have also made significant contributions to the team's success. Utter played as a guard and scored 12 points with an impressive field goals percentage of 80 percent in just 13 minutes of play. Young also played as a guard and showcased his shooting skills with a field goals percentage of 80 percent while scoring 6 points.
Ricardo Wright and Chuck Harris have been consistent performers for the Mustangs as well. Wright played as a guard and scored an impressive total of 16 points with a field goals percentage of 56 percent in just 30 minutes of play. Harris also played as a guard and contributed with strong numbers including 11 points, along with 5 assists and 5 rebounds.
When looking at the average player statistics over the last three games, the Mustangs have shown a well-rounded performance. They have displayed a field goals percentage of 57 percent, free throws percentage of 47 percent, and three-point percentage of 42 percent. The team has also recorded an average of 9 assists per game and has been effective on defense with an average of 2 blocks and 4 steals per game.
While the SMU Mustangs have been performing exceptionally well, the Rice Owls cannot be underestimated. Max Fiedler, a forward for the Owls, has been a standout player in their previous games. He scored an impressive total of 18 points with a field goals percentage of 60 percent in their game against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Fiedler also contributed with 3 assists, 5 rebounds, and a steal in just 33 minutes of play.
Andrew Akuchie and Keanu Dawes have also made significant contributions to the Rice Owls' performances. Akuchie played as a forward and scored a total of 18 points with a field goals percentage of 46 percent in just 33 minutes of play. Dawes played as a forward as well and showcased his shooting skills with a three-point percentage of 57 percent while scoring 18 points.
In order to secure another victory, the SMU Mustangs will need to contain these key players from the Rice Owls while maintaining their own strong performances. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ as they witness these skilled athletes battle it out on the court.