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SMU Aims for Upset vs. Ranked Virginia at Home
17 Jan
Summary
- SMU hosts No. 16 Virginia for an 11 a.m. CT matchup.
- The Mustangs are 11-0 at Moody Coliseum this season.
- Virginia is on a four-game winning streak entering the game.

SMU Basketball is set to host No. 16 Virginia on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT within Moody Coliseum, aiming for another crucial Quad 1 victory for their NET rankings in ACC play. The Mustangs have maintained an undefeated record at home this season, boasting an 11-0 standing at Moody Coliseum, following a dramatic 77-76 buzzer-beater win against Virginia Tech earlier this week. This victory improved SMU's overall record to 13-4, with a 2-2 standing in the ACC conference.
The visiting Virginia Cavaliers, led by coach Ryan Odom, have established a formidable 15-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in league play. They recently secured a Top 25 win against Louisville with a score of 79-70. Virginia enters the matchup riding a four-game winning streak. The Cavaliers have demonstrated significant offensive prowess, scoring 80 or more points in 13 games this season, averaging 84.7 points per game, which is the third-highest average in school history.




