ABILENE, Texas (Interstat) — The SMU Mustangs opened their season with a commanding 96-70 win over the Grambling Lady Tigers in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. SMU never trailed, building a 46-22 lead by halftime and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. The Mustangs improved to 1-0 with the victory, while Grambling begins its season 0-1. A crowd of 2,594 watched as the Mustangs’ offense proved too potent for the Lady Tigers, who were led by Claire Simmons of Louisville, Kentucky. SMU will host Kansas State on Saturday, while Grambling travels to face North Texas on Friday.