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Mustangs Surge Past Eagles in ACC Battle
22 Feb
Summary
- Jaden Toombs and Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 13 points each for the Mustangs.
- SMU ended the first half with an 11-0 run, including a buzzer-beater.
- Boston College lost its eighth straight game, shooting 33% from the field.
The SMU Mustangs demonstrated a strong performance on the court, defeating the Boston College Eagles. Jaden Toombs and Jaron Pierre Jr. were key offensive contributors for the Mustangs, each netting 13 points. Boopie Miller also added 11 points and facilitated the offense with a team-leading seven assists.
SMU established momentum by finishing the first half with an impressive 11-0 scoring run. This surge was capped by a dramatic buzzer-beater three-pointer from Jaron Pierre Jr., sending the Mustangs into halftime with a 40-36 advantage. The team continued their dominance in the second half, executing a significant 14-0 run that ultimately propelled them to a commanding victory.
For the Eagles, Fred Payne emerged as the top scorer with 20 points, while Jason Asemota and Boden Kapke contributed 10 points each. Despite these efforts, Boston College suffered their eighth consecutive loss. The Mustangs' superior shooting efficiency was evident, as they converted 56% of their field goal attempts compared to Boston College's 33%.
