The Southern Methodist University Mustangs improved their season record to an impressive tally after a commanding victory over the Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 66-54. The Mustangs, playing at their home venue, Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas, showcased a robust defense and an efficient offense to secure the win.

The SMU Mustangs' performance was marked by a strong defensive effort that resulted in seven blocks and six steals. Their defensive prowess limited the Charlotte 49ers' shooting accuracy; the visitors managed only 34 percent from the field and were held to just 30 percent from beyond the arc. The home team's offense was equally effective, converting on more than half of their two-point attempts with a success rate of 52 percent.

SMU's control under the basket was evident as they outrebounded Charlotte by a significant margin with 45 rebounds compared to Charlotte's 31. This dominance on the glass contributed to SMU scoring an impressive 40 points in the paint and securing another crucial statistic: second-chance points, where they led with fifteen.

On top of their rebounding advantage, SMU capitalized on turnovers by scoring ten points off Charlotte's eleven turnovers while maintaining better care of the ball themselves with only eight turnovers. The assist-to-turnover ratio for SMU stood at an efficient two compared to Charlotte’s ratio which was slightly less than one point one.

The game saw balanced contributions across SMU’s roster but it was their ability to draw fouls and convert free throws that helped seal their victory; they shot seventy-one percent from the line. In contrast, despite having nineteen attempts at free throws – five more than SMU – Charlotte could only make twelve which translated into sixty-three percent accuracy.

As for fast break opportunities, it was again SMU who took advantage leading twelve points against five from Charlotte. This quick transition play kept up pressure throughout both halves as evidenced by evenly distributed scoring for SMU across both periods.

Looking ahead after this conference game triumph before an attendance of four thousand five hundred thirteen fans at Moody Coliseum, Southern Methodist University Mustangs are set for another challenge away from home against Memphis Tigers at FedExForum located in Memphis Tennessee on January seventh twenty-four scheduled for four PM Central Time broadcasted nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six. Fans are encouraged not to miss what promises to be another exciting matchup as part of college basketball action.

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