SMU Mustangs News

SMU faces Wake Forest on 3-game road slide

SMU enters a matchup with Wake Forest as losers of three straight road games

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

B.J. Edwards - All-around production continues Edwards had 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 72-68 loss to Virginia.

Impact Edwards checks in at third on the Mustangs in scoring with a 13.3 ppg, but it's his ancillary production (5.6 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.5 spg) that boosts his fantasy value. He also happens to be the only player in Division I college basketball with multiple triple-doubles on the year. He's essentially the X-factor for a 13-5 SMU team with its sights set on an NCAA Tournament berth.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaron Pierre Jr. - Steady presence for SMU Pierre racked up 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Saturday's 72-68 loss to Virginia.

Impact Fellow guards Boopie Miller and BJ Edwards may be better all-around fantasy producers, but Pierre has quietly been a consistent asset himself. In his fifth collegiate season with his fourth program, Pierre is currently second on the team with a 17.1 ppg scoring average -- the second-best mark of his career. His efficiency is also up, as he's shooting a career-best 45.2 percent from the field. He and the Mustangs are off to a surprisingly-good start, carrying a 13-5 record, with signature wins against Texas A&M and North Carolina already on the resume.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malik Thomas' 23 points and Thijs De Ridder's 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68

Malik Thomas had a game-high 23 points and a career-best 11 rebounds and Thijs De Ridder added 17 points, including seven of No. 16 Virginia’s eight points in the final 2½ minutes,...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mitchell Holmes - Good to go vs. Virginia Holmes (undisclosed) is available against Virginia on Saturday.

Impact The freshman forward sat out the Mustangs' win over Virginia Tech on Jan. 14, but he'll be available again come Saturday. Holmes has played sparingly, averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds across 8.1 minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

SMU's Boopie Miller wins game on 50-foot heave, setting off fire-filled celebrations | Sporting News This shot is incredible, and so is the aftermath.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sam Walters - Sits Wednesday after all Walters (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 77-76 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Walters missed Saturday's game against Duke with an undisclosed injury, and while he wasn't listed with an injury on the availability report Wednesday, the junior forward did not end up taking the court. Walters averages less than 10 minutes per contest anyway, and with the improved recent play of freshman center Jaden Toombs, the absence of Walters may not be health-related. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Virginia.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miller's Half-Court Buzzer-Beater Stuns Hokies Basketball In 77-76 Loss at SMU The Hokies lost on a game-winning buzzer beater from half court by SMU's Boopie Miller.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Boopie Miller's half-court buzzer-beater sends SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76

Boopie Miller’s half-court heave as time expired pushed SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76 in a thriller Wednesday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Boopie Miller - Available Wednesday Miller (illness) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Miller will return after a one-game absence due to an injury. The senior guard started every game prior to suffering the injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Walters - Good to go Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is available Wednesday against Virginia Tech.

Impact Walters missed the Mustangs' loss to Duke, but he'll limit his absence to one game. The bench forward averages 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Holmes - Out Wednesday Holmes (undisclosed) will not play in Wednesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Holmes will miss this matchup as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The freshman forward will aim to be back for Saturday's game against Virginia.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Toombs and SMU host Virginia Tech

SMU hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Jaden Toombs scored 23 points in SMU's 82-75 loss to the Duke Blue Devils

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mitchell Holmes - Questionable Wednesday Holmes (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Holmes is questionable to suit up for the Mustangs due to undisclosed reasons for Wednesday's showdown with the Hokies. The 6-foot-10 freshman is averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds on 8.1 minutes per game (14 games).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Walters - Probable Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is expected to appear in Wednesday's game against Virginia tech.

Impact Walters, who sat out during Saturday's loss against Duke, is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Hokies. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in nine games this season, averaging 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds on 9.8 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Boopie Miller - Probable against VT Miller (illness) has been listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Miller, who sat out during Saturday's loss against Duke due to illness, has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hokies. The 6-foot senior, who is averaging 20.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.1 assists and two steals across 15 starts, will have his status closely monitored leading up to tipoff tomorrow night.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

SMU takes on Virginia Tech following Toombs' 23-point game

SMU hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Jaden Toombs scored 23 points in SMU's 82-75 loss to the Duke Blue Devils

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Jaden Toombs - Career day despite defeat Toombs totaled 23 points (10-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 82-75 loss to Duke.

Impact Toombs missed the first 10 games of the season with a wrist injury, and his usage had been highly inconsistent even after getting cleared, serving essentially as the backup center to Samet Yigitoglu. Coach Andy Enfield switched things up Saturday and gave Toombs his first start of the season, and the freshman paid it back with career highs in scoring and rebounding against a tough Duke frontline. It still wasn't enough to knock off one of the top teams in the country on their home court, but Toombs more than showed he can take advantage of an expanded role when given the opportunity. It's unclear if Enfield will use the same lineup Wednesday against Virginia Tech, however.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Boopie Miller - Still ill, day-to-day Miller (illness) is day-to-day, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact According to Billy Embody of On3.com, a physical illness is why Miller did not play SMU's 82-75 loss Saturday at Duke. Assimakopoulos indicates that SMU will monitor him Monday and Tuesday. The latter day will see his injury status get publicly updated before Wednesday's game against Virginia Tech. Miller has arguably been the ACC's best player this season, so both SMU and VT will be intent on knowing his midweek availability.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Evans scores 21, has key late 3 to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75

Isaiah Evans scored 21 points and had a critical 3-pointer with 1:15 left to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Peterson's lackluster second half leads to another road loss for No. 22 Kansas

No. 22 Kansas is having trouble closing out games on the road

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Sam Walters - Sidelined vs. Duke Walters (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss versus Duke.

Impact Walters was a late addition to the injury report and ended up missing his seventh game of the season. He is averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds across nine games this season and will look to make his return Wednesday versus Virginia Tech.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine O'Neal Jr. - Seven minutes off the bench O'Neal Jr. (undisclosed) totaled zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over seven minutes during Saturday's 82-75 loss to Duke.

Impact O'Neal logged seven minutes off the bench and didn't log a statistic in SMU's loss to Duke. The freshman forward was deemed a game-time call after being initially listed as probable, and while he played, he was clearly limited -- he's averaged about 15 minutes this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Boopie Miller - Won't play Saturday Miller (undisclosed) didn't warm up ahead of Saturday's game against Duke, Section 17 Media reports.

Impact Miller was considered a game-time call for Saturday's contest, and he'll wind up missing his first game of the season. The star forward's absence will open up a spot in the starting lineup for Jaden Toombs. Miller's next chance to play will come Wednesday against VT.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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SMU faces Wake Forest on 3-game road slide

Malik Thomas' 23 points and Thijs De Ridder's 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68

Boopie Miller's half-court buzzer-beater sends SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76

Toombs and SMU host Virginia Tech

SMU takes on Virginia Tech following Toombs' 23-point game

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Iowa State Gets No. 2 Spot After Michigan Loss, Vandy in Top 10

Isaiah Evans scores 21, has key late 3 to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75

Peterson's lackluster second half leads to another road loss for No. 22 Kansas