Mustangs Edge Out Owls in a Nail-Biter at Moody Coliseum
In a closely contested match at the Moody Coliseum, the SMU Mustangs emerged victorious over the Temple Owls with a final score of 68-66. The Mustangs now hold an even record, while the Owls fell behind with more losses than victories.
The game was marked by intense competition from start to finish, with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. The Mustangs and the Owls each recorded five blocks and were nearly neck-and-neck in steals, with eight for the home team and nine for their opponents. However, it was in assists where the Mustangs managed to edge out slightly ahead of their rivals with 13 against 12 from the Owls.
Offensively, both teams had similar field goal percentages at 44 percent but differed in execution beyond the arc; SMU converted six out of fifteen three-point attempts resulting in a superior three-point percentage of 40 percent compared to Temple's 27 percent. This slight advantage from distance proved crucial for SMU's success.
The battle under the basket was equally fierce as rebounds were almost evenly split between both sides – SMU grabbed a total of 35 rebounds while Temple secured one more for a total of 36. In terms of points distribution, both teams scored over half their points inside paint; however, fast break opportunities seemed to favor Temple who notched up an impressive 18 fast break points against eight by SMU.
Turnovers were an area where neither team could claim superiority; each side gave up possession on numerous occasions – sixteen times for SMU and fifteen times for Temple – highlighting an area that could be improved upon by both coaching staffs moving forward.
As fans look ahead to future games, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when their beloved Mustangs face off against UTSA Roadrunners on January 27th at Moody Coliseum. Scheduled tip-off is set for 2:00 PM local time (Central), and supporters can catch all live action as it unfolds right there on their home court or tune into broadcasts available through local sports networks.