Mustangs Gallop into Birmingham: A Clash at Bartow Arena

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Mustangs have shown resilience and a fighting spirit in their past games, with a notable victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls and a narrow defeat against the Rice Owls.

The Mustangs' performance has been marked by strong defensive plays, as evidenced by their consistent blocking and stealing. Their recent game against Memphis Tigers showcased an impressive endurance that pushed them through two overtimes, ultimately securing a win with 91 points. Despite this high-scoring game, it's worth noting that they had a low three-point percentage of only eight percent.

However, in their home game against Rice Owls, the Mustangs fell short by two points in a closely contested match where they scored 63 points. This loss was despite an improved assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5 and maintaining nearly equal fast break points as compared to Rice.

In another home defense against Florida Atlantic Owls, SMU emerged victorious with 57 points but showed room for improvement in field goal percentage which stood at thirty-two percent. Their tenacity on defense was highlighted by eleven steals and six blocks while capitalizing on turnovers with twenty-six points off turnovers.

As we look ahead to the upcoming match-up at Bartow Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere which could influence player performance—it's clear that SMU must focus on enhancing their offensive efficiency while continuing to leverage their defensive strengths.

Fans can catch all the action live from Birmingham on January 14th at 2:00 PM Central Time as SMU looks to assert dominance away from home soil once again.