Tarleton State 76, at SMU 96

ABILENE, Texas (Interstat) — In a dominant season-opening performance, the SMU Mustangs overpowered the Tarleton State Texans 96 to 76 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Monday night at Moody Coliseum. The Mustangs never trailed, establishing control early and maintaining a double-digit lead for the majority of the contest before an announced crowd of 4,626. SMU’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency, scoring nearly 1.32 points per possession while shooting a blistering 56 percent from the field. The Texans, by contrast, managed a 39 percent shooting night and were hampered by 13 turnovers. SMU’s attack was balanced and potent, led by… Read more...