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Mustangs Eye Victory Over Pirates: A Moody Coliseum Clash

As the SMU Mustangs prepare to host the East Carolina Pirates at Moody Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent setback. The Mustangs have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with an impressive victory against the Memphis Tigers where they scored 81 points and demonstrated remarkable shooting accuracy with field goals at 62 percent and free throws at 73 percent. However, this was followed by a loss against North Texas where they struggled defensively, allowing 78 points.


East Carolina Pirates VS SMU Mustangs

The Mustangs' performance has been characterized by strong offensive plays but inconsistency on defense. They've been particularly effective in scoring within the paint, as evidenced by putting up 44 points in that area during their last game. Their two-point shooting percentage has been solid across recent games, averaging around 50 percent or higher.


Rebounding is an area where SMU could improve; they were outrebounded in two of their last three games. Turnovers have also been a concern for the team; maintaining possession will be crucial against East Carolina.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one for SMU fans as it takes place on home turf at Moody Coliseum — a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that often gives the home team an edge.


Looking ahead to February 24th's matchup scheduled for 8 PM local time (US/Central), supporters can catch all the action live from Dallas and witness whether the Mustangs can harness their offensive prowess while tightening up defensively to secure victory over the Pirates.

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