WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Interstat) — SMU built a decisive early lead and never trailed, defeating Wake Forest 91-79 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Joel Coliseum.

The Mustangs led 45-36 at halftime and maintained a comfortable margin throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 7,579. The victory improved SMU to 14-5 overall. Wake Forest fell to 11-8.

The Demon Deacons, who were slight pregame favorites according to analytics, could not overcome SMU’s efficient start. The total score went over the projected point total.