Clash at Moody Coliseum: SMU Mustangs to Host Sam Houston State in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to welcome the Sam Houston State Bearkats to Moody Coliseum for an exciting game of women's basketball, fans are eager to see how their team will perform on their home court. The upcoming match, scheduled for December 19th, promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for victory.
The Mustangs have had a challenging run in their recent games. Despite a strong effort, they fell short against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions with a close score of 76-78. Their performance showcased resilience and determination as they nearly overcame a deficit with impressive scoring in the second half. However, turnovers and lower shooting percentages from both two-point range (42 percent) and field goals (41 percent) compared to their opponents were areas that proved costly.
In another recent match-up against the formidable Baylor Bears, ranked 13th at the time, SMU scored 61 points but were outplayed by Baylor's offensive prowess which led them to an 85-61 defeat. The Mustangs showed promise from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 46 but struggled inside with only 40 percent shooting on two-point attempts.
Against Harvard Crimson, SMU put up another valiant fight but ultimately lost by a score of 67-80. While they managed better field goal accuracy at approximately 43 percent and were competitive on rebounds with each team securing 33 boards apiece, turnovers and fouls continued to hinder their efforts.
Moody Coliseum has been known as a fortress for SMU where crowd support often lifts the team's performance. With home-court advantage this time around against Sam Houston State Bearkats, fans can expect an energized atmosphere that could play into SMU’s favor.
The Mustangs will need to tighten up defensively while capitalizing on scoring opportunities if they wish to secure victory in front of their home crowd. Reducing turnovers and maintaining consistent shooting percentages will be key factors in reversing their recent trend of narrow losses.
Fans can catch all the action live from Moody Coliseum in Dallas on December 19th at local time or follow along through various broadcast networks dedicated to bringing every moment from this anticipated game.