SMU Mustangs Outlast Shockers in Overtime at Charles Koch Arena
The SMU Mustangs emerged victorious against the Wichita State Shockers with a final score of 88-84. The Mustangs now hold a record of 1-0, while the Shockers stand at 0-1 after this intense conference game. The match saw both teams fight hard through four quarters and into overtime before the Mustangs clinched their win.
The SMU Mustangs showcased a strong offensive performance, with an impressive display of scoring inside the paint, contributing to their total of 56 points in that area. Their shooting was effective from close range, as they made 31 out of 56 two-point attempts, translating to a solid fifty-five percent shooting accuracy. From beyond the arc, however, they struggled somewhat with only three out of fifteen attempts finding the mark – twenty percent from three-point territory.
Defensively, the SMU team managed to secure eight steals and put up four blocks throughout the game. They also dominated on rebounds with forty-three in total; ten offensive and twenty-nine defensive rebounds contributed significantly to their possession control.
On individual performances for SMU, it was a collective effort that led them to victory. The team tallied nineteen assists which demonstrated their ability to share and move the ball effectively across all players on court. Despite committing nineteen personal fouls over the course of play which matched closely with Wichita State's twenty-one fouls – discipline remained relatively intact without any ejections recorded for either side.
The home team Wichita State Shockers put up a valiant effort despite falling short in overtime. They were particularly strong from free throw line hitting eighty-six percent (24 out of 28). Their defense was slightly more robust than that of SMU's as evidenced by six blocks during gameplay compared to four by SMU.
Wichita State also had more second chance points at eighteen versus sixteen by SMU but were less efficient overall in field goal percentage at thirty-six percent (26 out of 72). In terms of ball handling though they lagged behind with eleven turnovers against seven by SMU which ultimately may have cost them crucial possessions during key moments in this tightly contested matchup.
Looking ahead for fans eagerly anticipating future games involving their beloved Mustangs: The next challenge will be an away game against Tulsa Golden Hurricane scheduled for March 2nd at Donald W. Reynolds Center located in Tulsa Oklahoma (zip code:74104), USA starting at 2:00 PM local time zone (-06:00). Supporters can catch live action broadcasted as it unfolds ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises another exciting college basketball encounter.