The SMU Mustangs (7-13, 2-5 AAC) will take on the Memphis Tigers (15-5, 5-2 AAC) at FedExForum in Memphis, TN for an AAC matchup. The Mustangs have won just one of their last five games and are coming off a loss to Wichita St. while the Tigers have won four of their last five contests, including the last three consecutive games.
The SMU Mustangs have won just one of their last five games and have really struggled to find their rhythm. They enter this contest hoping to avoid another dreadful losing streak after suffering a 71-69 loss against the Wichita State Shockers on Sunday. Against the Shockers, the Mustangs shot 38.3% from the field, 29.2% from beyond the arc, and 66.7% from free throw range. Zach Nutall (17 PTS, 3 REB, 3 STL, 40% FG) was the scoring leader. In addition, they earned 35 rebounds, 16 assists, eight steals, and four blocks while turning the ball over 16 times. They allowed Wichita State to shoot 44.9% from the field and 21.4% from deep while giving up a free 24 points on the line.
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The SMU scoring offense is ranked 249th, averaging 68.6 points per game while shooting 41.9% from the floor, 69% from the free-throw line, and 30.8% from beyond the arc. In addition, the Mustangs are averaging 35.7 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 6.4 steals, and 3.8 blocks while turning the ball over 12.8 times per game. They have an assist/turnover ratio of 1.01 (202nd). Defensively, they are conceding 72.6 points per game (262nd). Leading the Mustangs this season is Zhuric Phelps who is averaging 16.9 points per game while also contributing 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Samuell Williamson is the rebound leader, averaging 7.4 rebounds per game while recording 8.1 points and 2.6 assists.