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Mustangs and Tigers Set for Showdown at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Women's Basketball

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the Memphis Tigers at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if SMU can continue their winning momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 7th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball.


Memphis Tigers VS SMU Mustangs

The Mustangs have shown remarkable resilience and skill in their recent games. A notable performance was on January 4th when they secured a victory over the Knights with a score of 61-51. This win was particularly impressive given their third-quarter surge where they outscored the Knights by ten points, which ultimately set them up for success.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for SMU; they faced a tough challenge against the Cougars on December 31st. The Mustangs struggled to find their rhythm early on and were unable to recover from an early deficit, eventually falling with a score of 44-60. This loss highlighted areas that needed improvement if they were going to compete with teams like Memphis.


Despite this setback, SMU bounced back against Incarnate Word Cardinals on December 21st with a solid defensive performance that limited the Cardinals to just three points in the third quarter. The final score of 57-44 demonstrated SMU's ability to control the game tempo and execute defensively when it counts.


Looking ahead at their next opponent, MEM has been formidable this season and will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for SMU. To emerge victorious once again, SMU must leverage their strong defense while also finding ways to ignite their offense earlier in the game than they did against HOU.


The key for SMU lies in maintaining consistency throughout all four quarters of play. Their ability to go on scoring runs while simultaneously stifling opponents' offenses has been instrumental in past wins and will be critical against MEM as well.


Fans are encouraged not only by past performances but also by potential future triumphs as long as lessons from previous games are applied effectively moving forward.


For those looking forward to supporting or simply witnessing what is sure to be an exciting matchup between these two teams – mark your calendars! The game is set for January 7th at Elma Roane Fieldhouse located in Memphis, TN starting at 8:00 PM local time (7:00 PM CST). Unfortunately, there are no broadcast networks listed; however dedicated fans may find other means such as live streaming services or attending in person if possible.

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