PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — SMU used a decisive second-half surge to pull away from Pittsburgh for an 86-67 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Petersen Events Center.

The Mustangs, who led 34-32 at halftime, outscored the Panthers 52-35 after intermission. SMU shot 57.1% from the field overall and was efficient offensively, recording nine assists to Pittsburgh’s three. Jaron Pierre led SMU with 21 points, while Boopie Miller added 20 points and nine assists. Samet Yigitoglu contributed 15 points and eight rebounds.

Pittsburgh struggled from the perimeter, making just 8 of 33 three-point attempts. Cameron Corhen paced the Panthers with 15 points. SMU improved to 16-7 overall, while Pittsburgh fell to 9-15. Attendance was 6,680.