Davis' 25 lead Memphis over SMU for Hardaway's 100th win
Led by Kendric Davis' 25 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the SMU Mustangs 99-84 on Thursday night for Penny Hardaway's 100th coaching victoryJANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SMU MUSTANGS 4-1 · 9TH IN ACC
4-1 · 9TH IN ACC
Next Game vs Mississippi State · Sat 1:30AM
Williams leads Memphis against SMU after 26-point showing
Memphis hosts the SMU Mustangs after DeAndre Williams scored 26 points in Memphis' 75-68 victory over the Cincinnati BearcatsJANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zhuric Phelps - Struggles from deep Phelps totaled 13 points (4-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 loss to Wichita State.
Impact Phelps couldn't get much of anything to fall in Sunday's loss. After scoring 18 points, including making three three-pointers in the game prior, Phelps struggled to find his rhythm. Phelps made up for his offensive struggles by filling the stat sheet in other areas of the floor. His five assists tied his season high, going along with five rebounds, marking his eighth game of the season with at least five rebounds.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Todorovic - Scores 11 points in loss Todorovic had 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and two rebounds across 22 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 loss to Wichita State.
Impact Todorovic shot the ball very well from deep in Sunday's close loss. His impressive shooting helped him reach double figure scoring for the seventh time in 19 appearances this season. After scoring a season high of 27 points on Jan. 11, Todorovic combined for just seven points in the two games that followed, getting back into his rhythm on Sunday. In his second season with the Mustangs, Todorovic has played in a much bigger role, mainly entering off the bench.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Nutall - Leads team in scoring Nutall contributed 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 loss to Wichita State.
Impact Sunday marked his fourth straight game reaching double figures. Over the last four games, Nutall has made 10 threes, shooting 33.3 percent in that span. Nutall averages over one steal per game this season and added three more on Sunday. Over the last three games, Nutall has tallied seven steals.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Efe Odigie - Continues hot play Odigie ended with 16 points (5-6 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 loss to Wichita State.
Impact Odigie put up another strong performance in Sunday's close loss, tallying his fourth double-double of the season. The Mustangs forward was very efficient around the basket, though he struggled with the turnover bug once again. In two games this season, Odigie has recorded five or more turnovers. Odigie has recorded two 20-point performances in the last four games, shooting a very efficient 60.0 percent in that stretch.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Samuell Williamson - Collects five offensive rebounds Williamson supplied two points (1-3 FG) and 11 rebounds over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 79-76 OT victory over Tulsa.
Impact Wednesday's 11 rebound performance marked Williamson's third straight game reaching double figure rebounds. Williamson collected five offensive boards in the win, giving the Mustangs several second chance opportunities. The senior big man has not played a major role in the offense, serving mainly as a defensive presence this year. Williamson is the fourth leading rebounder in the conference so far this season, averaging 7.6 per game.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ricardo Wright - Big game off bench Wright ended Wednesday's 79-76 OT victory over Tulsa with 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound in 18 minutes.
Impact Wright has played really well over the last month, reaching double figures in scoring three times, his only three times this season. The junior guard was very efficient from the field, including a perfect shooting percentage from deep. Wright's strong offensive performance helped get the Mustangs over the top in the overtime victory. In 15 appearances, Wright is averaging 2.9 points in 9.7 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SMU hosts Griffin and Tulsa
Tulsa hosts the SMU Mustangs after Sam Griffin scored 25 points in Tulsa's 73-69 loss to the Wichita State ShockersJANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keon Ambrose-Hylton - Returns to bench Ambrose-Hylton isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Cincinnati.
Impact Ambrose Hylton will be replaced by Zhuric Phelps (oblique) in the starting five Saturday. The junior forward is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across 17 contests this season.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zhuric Phelps - Returning from injury Saturday Phelps (oblique) will start Saturday against Cincinnati.
Impact Phelps missed the past two games while dealing with an oblique injury. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has averaged 17.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 15 starts this season. With Phelps reprising his starting point guard spot, junior forward Keon Ambrose-Hylton will return to a role off the bench Saturday.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolley leads Cincinnati against SMU after 20-point game
Cincinnati visits the SMU Mustangs after Landers Nolley II scored 20 points in the Bearcats' 83-55 win over the East Carolina PiratesJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SMU hosts Cincinnati after Todorovic's 27-point game
SMU takes on the Cincinnati Bearcats after Stefan Todorovic scored 27 points in SMU's 97-88 loss to the Tulane Green WaveJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emory Lanier - Logs seven minutes Wednesday Lanier (undisclosed) returned Wednesday after a one-game absence and missed his only field goal attempt while recording a steal across seven minutes of action versus Tulane.
Impact Lanier failed to see the floor the last time the Mustangs played and returned with a small role off the bench. The transfer from Davidson has been quiet thus far, averaging 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zhuric Phelps - Presumed out with oblique injury Phelps will likely be out Wednesday against Tulane with an oblique injury.
Impact The sophomore will not play Wednesday against Tulane for the second straight game with an oblique injury. Phelps will be a game time decision for their next matchup Saturday against Cincinnati.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SMU hosts Forbes and Tulane
Tulane faces the SMU Mustangs after Jaylen Forbes scored 22 points in the Green Wave's 87-76 victory against the Temple OwlsJANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keon Ambrose-Hylton - Part of starting lineup Sunday Ambrose-Hylton logged nine points (4-4 FG, 1-3 FT) and four rebounds across 22 minutes during SMU's 85-53 loss Sunday at Central Florida.
Impact Zhuric Phelps (undisclosed) was out Sunday, so SMU replaced him using Ambrose-Hylton instead of another guard. He played well despite the team's overall output being unimpressive that day. Ambrose-Hylton averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds from Dec. 10 to Jan. 8.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UCF men's basketball crushes SMU 85-53 after losing CJ Walker for season UCF men's basketball beat SMU by 32 points Sunday thanks to a season-high 21 by Ithiel Horton.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Emory Lanier - Out at Central Florida Lanier will sit out SMU's game Sunday at Central Florida, according to Jordan Hofeditz of 247Sports.com.
Impact An undisclosed problem will prevent Lanier from participating in SMU's upcoming game Sunday. Next, the team hosts Tulane on Wednesday.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zhuric Phelps - Out at Central Florida Phelps will sit out SMU's game Sunday at Central Florida, according to Jordan Hofeditz of 247Sports.com.
Impact An undisclosed problem will prevent Phelps from participating in SMU's upcoming game Sunday. Next, the team hosts Tulane on Wednesday.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Todorovic - Returns to action Thursday Todorovic (undisclosed) finished with three points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and two rebounds across 14 minutes during Thursday's loss to Houston.
Impact Todorovic missed action Sunday against Tulsa due to an undisclosed injury but quickly returned after just a one-game absence. The 6-8 sophomore has come off the bench in each of his last four appearances after a seven-game stretch of being in the starting five. On the year, Todorovic is averaging 6.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walker scores 23, No. 2 Houston crushes SMU 87-53
Jarace Walker tied his season high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Marcus Sasser added 14 points and a career high-tying seven assists and No. 2 Houston used a big first ha...JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stefan Todorovic - DNP vs. Tulsa Todorovic did not play during the Mustangs' 92-67 win Sunday versus Tulsa.
Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Todorovic from participating in the Mustangs' first game of 2023. Currently, their next matchup is at Houston on Thursday.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Williamson powers SMU to 92-67 victory over Tulsa
Samuell Williamson had 17 points and SMU beat Tulsa 92-67 in the Mustangs’ American Athletic Conference openerJANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nutall has 24 as SMU downs Iona 85-81
Led by Zach Nutall's 24 points, the SMU Mustangs defeated the Iona Gaels 85-81 on Thursday nightDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
