SMU will probably be again at full energy because it seeks to snap a two-game dropping streak towards stunning Virginia Tech when the groups sq. off on Wednesday in an Atlantic Coast Convention recreation in Dallas.
The Mustangs (12-4, 1-2 ACC) return residence after an 82-75 loss at then-No. 6 Duke on Saturday. Jaden Toombs led SMU with a career-high 23 factors within the loss whereas B.J. Edwards had 20 factors and Corey Washington and Jaron Pierre Jr. every had 11 factors for the Mustangs, who performed with out main scorer Boopie Miller (sickness).
Toombs, a freshman making his first begin after lacking preseason exercises and SMU’s first seven video games of the yr, had the perfect recreation of his profession, scoring 15 factors within the first half alone.
The Mustangs dedicated 21 turnovers with out Miller however nonetheless put up a battle towards Duke. They had been inside three factors with 1:15 to play earlier than succumbing to their second straight loss since beating then-No. 12 North Carolina on Jan. 3 and transferring into the AP Prime 25.
“Our guys battled with out our main scorer and did a terrific job of hanging in there,” SMU coach Andy Enfield mentioned. “Had an opportunity to win with below two minutes left when it was a one-possession recreation. Now we are going to return Dallas and attempt to get wholesome.”
Miller is ready to be again within the lineup on Wednesday, however his minutes might be restricted.
The Hokies (13-4, 2-2) carry some momentum constructed from a 78-75 residence win over Cal on Saturday. Amani Hansberry scored 15 factors and Jailen Bedford added 13 as Virginia Tech snapped a two-game dropping streak and matched its win whole from final season.
Christian Gurdak had 12 factors within the victory, with Neoklis Avdalas and Jaden Schutt every scoring 11 and Tobi Lawal hitting for 10.
“We’ll have plenty of (tight video games),” Virginia Tech coach Mike Younger mentioned. “I want it weren’t so, however it’s a extremely good league. Good, good groups, and we will have to reply time in and day out. We head to Dallas now to battle SMU and we might be able to compete.”
It is the primary time the groups will play in Dallas after squaring off for the primary time ever in 2025, with SMU profitable 81-75 in Blacksburg.
–Discipline Stage Media
