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SMU falls short as Phelps misses 3-pt FG at the buzzer

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Jaron Pierre - Hits a pair of threesPierre chipped in 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 victory over SMU.

ImpactPierre shot the ball well in Sunday's win. His 10 point performance was his first game in double digit scoring since the Dec. 31 loss to East Carolina. Pierre made plays all over the court Saturday, making his second block of the season. Saturday marked Pierre's sixth multi-three game of the season.

JANUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Craig Porter - Six turnovers in winPorter closed Sunday's 71-69 win over SMU with 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes.

ImpactPorter struggled with the turnover bug in Sunday's close win. His six turnovers set a new season high. Over the last two games, Porter has totaled nine turnovers. Porter did manage to help on the defensive end, recording a steal to go along with his four blocks.

JANUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaykwon Walton - Continues hot scoring spellWalton ended with 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-12 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 victory over SMU.

ImpactWalton set a new season high in field goals made and attempted on Sunday. His 18-point performance marked his third straight game finishing in double figures. Walton has struggled to maintain possession since his return from injury, posting 10 turnovers in the three game span.

JANUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Zach Nutall - Leads team in scoringNutall 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.

ImpactSunday 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

Walton, Porter rally Wichita State to 71-69 victory over SMU

Jaykwon Walton scored 18 points, Craig Porter Jr. made three free throws to give Wichita State the lead with 35 seconds left and the Shockers rallied to beat SMU 71-69

JANUARY 22, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Rojas - Tallies double-double SundayRojas supplied 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 victory over SMU.

ImpactRojas tallied his second double-double of the season and second in three games on Sunday. The senior forward has heated up as of recent, reaching double figure scoring in four straight games. Through 18 games, Rojas is the third leading rebounder, averaging 5.4 per game.

JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Efe Odigie - Continues hot playOdigie 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.

ImpactOdigie 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