Moody Coliseum Showdown: SMU Mustangs vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Women's Basketball

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs gear up to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Moody Coliseum, fans are eager for a glimpse of what might unfold on the hardwood. The upcoming clash is set to be a riveting encounter, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in women's basketball.

The SMU Mustangs have been on a rollercoaster this season, and their recent performances suggest that they're close to finding a winning formula. Despite falling short by just two points against South Florida Bulls on February 4th, with a final score of 63-65, there were positive takeaways for the Mustangs. They showcased resilience and an ability to disrupt their opponent’s rhythm, recording seven steals and maintaining an assists turnover ratio of 1.86.

However, it was not enough as they struggled on the boards with only 24 rebounds compared to South Florida's dominant 42. This rebounding deficit could prove costly if not addressed before facing Tulsa Golden Hurricane – a team that knows all too well how crucial rebounding can be after outrebounding Houston Cougars in their January 21st victory.

The last time SMU faced Tulsa was away from home on January 28th where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 61-54. That game highlighted SMU’s defensive prowess as they held Tulsa to just eleven points in both third and fourth quarters combined. The Mustangs will need that same defensive intensity if they hope to repeat history.

Offensively, SMU has shown flashes of brilliance but consistency will be key against Tulsa’s defense which has had its ups and downs throughout the season. The three-point shooting for SMU stood at nearly 39 percent against South Florida – an impressive feat that could very well tilt the game in their favor if replicated.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane comes into this match-up having had mixed results recently but cannot be underestimated given their ability to compete fiercely under pressure; evident from past encounters between these two sides where lead changes were frequent.

For fans looking forward to witnessing this exciting game live or via broadcast networks should mark their calendars for February 8th at Moody Coliseum starting at 7:00 PM CST (Dallas time). With no clear favorite heading into this contest, it promises high stakes basketball action where every possession could swing momentum either way – making it an absolute must-watch!