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Crescent City Showdown: SMU Mustangs Set to Surge Against Tulane Green Wave

As the Southern Methodist University Mustangs prepare to face off against the Tulane Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse, fans are brimming with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Mustangs, coming off a string of impressive performances, are poised to continue their dominance on the hardwood.


Tulane Green Wave VS SMU Mustangs

The recent game on December 21st showcased the Mustangs' prowess as they trounced the Air Force Falcons with a resounding 75-44 victory. Dominating in points in the paint with 52 and boasting an assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly one, SMU's offensive execution was nothing short of clinical. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 61 percent while converting 62 percent from two-point range – numbers that speak volumes about their efficiency.


Only two days prior, on December 19th against Sam Houston Bearkats, SMU emerged victorious again with a scoreline of 69-64. Despite committing more turnovers than usual, they managed to outrebound their opponents by a significant margin (53 rebounds for SMU versus 40 for SHSU) and maintained solid shooting from inside the arc at 52 percent.


An away game on December 15th saw another strong performance by SMU when they faced Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. With an assist-to-turnover ratio that exceeded one and fast break points tallying up to 17, it was clear that speed and precision were part of their winning formula as they secured a win with a score of 69-53.


Looking ahead to February's matchup against Tulane Green Wave in New Orleans, there is every reason for optimism among Mustang fans. The team has demonstrated time and again its ability to maintain high shooting percentages while effectively controlling both ends of the court through rebounds and steals.


Tulane will undoubtedly put up resistance; however, given SMU's recent form – particularly in scoring efficiency and ball movement – it would take something extraordinary from Tulane Green Wave to disrupt this momentum.


Fans eager not only for victory but also for witnessing strategic basketball mastery should mark their calendars. The showdown is scheduled for February 15th at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans. Tip-off is set under those bright Louisiana lights where supporters can catch all the action live as these collegiate athletes battle it out on court.

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