US EditionSU hoops opens ACC men's tournament against SMU
SMU's balanced scoring and strong rebounding secured an 86-69 win, improving their NCAA Tournament chances per ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi.
- On Tuesday, SMU defeated Syracuse 86-69 in the ACC tournament first round at Spectrum Center, advancing to face No. Louisville at 1:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday.
- With NCAA implications looming, SMU entered on a multi-game skid while Syracuse arrived mired in a five-game losing streak, raising stakes for both programs.
- SMU's balanced attack featured Jaden Toombs and Samet Yigitoglu posting double-doubles, Pierre and Washington combining for 27 after halftime, and all five starters scoring in double figures while the bench scored zero.
- SMU coach Andy Enfield said, 'The guys played very well together tonight,' and added Edwards should be available by week's end but is questionable for Wednesday; the Mustangs 'finally proved to the committee that they could win without him.'
- Syracuse's recent numbers show the Orange shot just 3-of-15 from 3-point shooting after halftime and are 3-7 over their last 10 games shooting 46.4% from the field.
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SMU hands Syracuse sixth straight loss in ACC first-round clash
CHARLOTTE -- Boopie Miller poured in 25 points and Jaron Pierre Jr. pumped in 21 points as SMU had a big second half to pull away from Syracuse, winning 86-69 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament's first round and ending…
Grade Syracuse basketball vs. SMU in ACC tournament, vote on player of game
Syracuse, N.Y. — What grades would you give the Syracuse basketball team after its 86-69 loss to SMU in the first round of the ACC tournament on Tuesday afternoon at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina? What marks would you give the offense? The defense? What’s your overall grade?
Boopie Miller scores 25 and No. 11 seed SMU beats 14th-seeded Syracuse 86-69 in the ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Boopie Miller scored 25 points to lead five starters in double figures, Jaden Toombs and Samet Yigitoglu each had a double-double and No. 11 seed SMU beat 14th-seeded Syracuse 86-69 on Tuesday in the opening round…
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