SMU defeats North Carolina 97-83

SMU Pulls Off Upset Win Over North Carolina at Moody Coliseum

In a hard-fought conference matchup, the SMU Mustangs (H) edged out the visiting North Carolina Tar Heels 97-83 on Saturday night at Moody Coliseum.

The game was tied at halftime, but SMU's balanced attack and stingy defense proved to be too much for the Tar Heels. The Mustangs' largest lead of the evening came with just over two minutes remaining, when Boopie Miller sank a deep three-pointer that put his team up 16 points.

Meanwhile, North Carolina struggled from beyond the arc, making only 3-7 attempts at three-point range. Seth Trimble led the Tar Heels in scoring, but he couldn't overcome the Mustangs' strong team defense.

Miller was instrumental in SMU's victory, scoring 27 points and dishing out 12 assists. Corey Washington also had a monster game, grabbing six rebounds and scoring 23 points off the bench.

The Mustangs shot an impressive 60% from the field, including 14-27 from three-point range. Their true shooting percentage was a staggering 72.3%, which highlighted their efficient offense.

In contrast, North Carolina struggled to find its rhythm, making just 48% of its field goal attempts and 43% of its three-pointers. The Tar Heels' points in the paint were limited to 28, while SMU's team scored 36 in that same area.

The Mustangs' defense was equally impressive, holding North Carolina to a paltry 14.5 turnover ratio. This stifled the Tar Heels' offense and allowed SMU to maintain control throughout the game.

Overall, the win marks a significant upset for SMU, which improves their conference standings. The loss drops North Carolina's chances in the ACC, but the Tar Heels will look to bounce back against another tough opponent next week.

For now, the Mustangs can bask in the glory of their hard-fought victory at Moody Coliseum.