Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at SMU Mustangs
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SMU pulls away late to beat Texas A&M Corpus Christi 69-58
SMU led 49-38 midway through the second half before Sheldon Williams scored seven points during Texas A&M CC's 15-4 run that tied it 53-all with 4:19 remaining. Then the Mustangs closed on a 16-5 run, with Jaron Pierre Jr. making a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws, to seal it.
Miller shot just 2 of 14 from the floor but made 10 of 12 free throws to go with six assists. Corey Washington added 13 points and Pierre finished with 12 points for SMU (1-1).
Williams scored 14 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Texas A&M Corpus Christi (1-1), which shot 29% (19 of 66) from the floor but hit eight buckets from long range. Kam Parker chipped in with 12 points.
The Islanders led for most of the first half until a pair of Miller free throws tied it a 25-all with 5:04 to play. Yigitoglu scored 10 first-half points for the Mustangs to help go ahead 32-28.
SMU continues its seven game homestand on Tuesday against Murray State.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 58 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 58 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:20 | Boopie Miller Defensive Rebound. | 58 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:23 | Sheldon Williams missed Three Point Jumper. | 58 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:33 | B.J. Edwards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Boopie Miller. | 58 - 69 |
Statistics
 AMCC |
 SMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-66 | FG | 21-59 |
| 29 | Field Goal % | 36 |
| 8-29 | 3PT | 4-16 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 12-18 | FT | 23-28 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 82 |
| 45 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 16 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 36 |
| 13 | Assists | 16 |
| 3 | Steals | 4 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 11 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 22 | Fouls | 14 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 11 |
Game Information
Location: Dallas, TX
Attendance: 4,222 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southland Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 15-1 | - | 22-3 |
| McNeese | 13-3 | 2 | 20-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 10-6 | 5 | 14-11 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 9-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| New Orleans | 9-7 | 6 | 11-14 |
| Nicholls | 9-7 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Lamar | 7-9 | 8 | 12-13 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-11 | 10 | 10-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 5-11 | 10 | 10-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-11 | 10 | 8-17 |
| Northwestern State | 5-11 | 10 | 7-18 |
| Houston Christian | 4-12 | 11 | 8-17 |
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 10-1 | - | 21-2 |
| Clemson | 10-1 | - | 20-4 |
| Virginia | 9-2 | 1 | 20-3 |
| NC State | 9-3 | 1.5 | 18-7 |
| North Carolina | 7-3 | 2.5 | 19-4 |
| Miami | 7-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Louisville | 8-4 | 2.5 | 18-6 |
| SMU | 5-5 | 4.5 | 16-7 |
| California | 5-6 | 5 | 17-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-6 | 5 | 16-8 |
| Florida State | 4-6 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| Stanford | 4-7 | 6 | 15-9 |
| Syracuse | 4-7 | 6 | 13-11 |
| Wake Forest | 2-8 | 7.5 | 11-12 |
| Boston College | 2-8 | 7.5 | 9-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Notre Dame | 2-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-9 | 8 | 9-15 |