Mustangs Dominate Shockers in Women's Basketball Showdown at Moody Coliseum
In a commanding display of skill, the SMU Mustangs outplayed the Wichita State Shockers with a final score of 69-51. The Mustangs' season record now stands at an impressive 5-1, while the Shockers fall to a challenging 3-3.
The game, held at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, saw the home team take control from the outset. The Mustangs set an aggressive pace early on, outscoring their opponents 24-16 in the first quarter. Their momentum continued into the second quarter with an additional 14 points against Wichita State's 15.
The third quarter highlighted SMU's defensive capabilities as they held Wichita State to just nine points while adding another 18 to their tally. In contrast, during this period, Wichita State struggled to find their rhythm and could not close the widening gap.
SMU's offensive efforts were led by their star player who contributed a significant portion of their total points and displayed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc. The team also showed depth with valuable contributions coming from both starters and bench players alike.
On defense, SMU was relentless; they forced turnovers and capitalized on them effectively. Their rebounding was equally impressive as they consistently won possession under both baskets.
Wichita State had moments of brilliance but ultimately could not keep up with SMU’s pace. They managed to put up a respectable fourth-quarter performance scoring 11 points but it wasn't enough to challenge SMU’s lead which added another 13 points in that quarter.
The next game for SMU is set against Memphis Tigers at Moody Coliseum on February 26th at noon local time (6 PM GMT). Fans eager to support can catch all live action as it unfolds right there in Dallas or tune into local broadcasts for coverage of what promises to be another exciting matchup for the Mustangs.