SMU Mustangs Dominate Memphis Tigers at Moody Coliseum
The SMU Mustangs delivered an impressive performance against the Memphis Tigers, ending with a dominant 106-79 victory. The Mustangs' record now stands at an unblemished 0-0, as this was their opening game of the season. The Tigers, on the other hand, faced a setback right from the start, also marking their season opener with a 0-0 record.
From tip-off at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas, it was clear that the home team had come to play. The Mustangs established a commanding lead early on and never looked back. By halftime, they had already racked up 58 points to the Tigers' 36 and continued their scoring spree in the second half with an additional 48 points.
The Mustangs showcased superior shooting accuracy throughout the game with a field goal percentage of 57 and were particularly effective inside the paint where they scored 48 points. Their two-point shooting was outstanding as well; they made an impressive 68 percent of those attempts.
Defensively, SMU outperformed Memphis by collecting more rebounds (40 compared to Memphis's 29) and executing more steals (11 against Memphis's 10). This aggressive defense led to more opportunities for fast breaks where SMU scored a total of 26 points.
Assists were another area where SMU excelled; they dished out a remarkable total of 28 assists which reflects their cohesive team play and ability to find open teammates. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an efficient rate of approximately two assists for every turnover committed.
Memphis did put up some resistance despite being outplayed overall. They managed to score twenty-four points off turnovers thanks to their tenacious defense leading to nineteen turnovers by SMU players. Additionally, they showed proficiency from beyond the arc hitting nine three-pointers at a solid forty-five percent success rate.
Looking ahead for Southern Methodist University fans: The next challenge for your beloved Mustangs will be on February twenty-second when they face off against Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Arena in Boca Raton. Fans can catch this encounter live on ESPN2 starting at seven o'clock Eastern Time as part of national coverage provided by channel two hundred nine.