SMU's impressive 24-1 run sets tone for blowout win over Ball State
Final: SMU Mustangs 90, Ball State Cardinals 65.
The Game Was a Blowout
The final score was a decisive victory for SMU, with them winning the game against Ball State. This impressive run set the tone for the rest of the game, and it's clear that SMU had control from the start.By the Numbers: Ball State Cardinals at SMU Mustangs
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 17 | 48 | 65 |
| SMU Mustangs | 51 | 39 | 90 |
Points by half
| Player | Team | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oziyah Sellers | SMU Mustangs | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Sean Blake | Ball State Cardinals | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| Trey Lewis | Ball State Cardinals | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| David Terrell Jr. | SMU Mustangs | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Jermaine O'Neal Jr. | SMU Mustangs | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Jaden Toombs | SMU Mustangs | 11 | – | 11 |
| Jakub Szumert | SMU Mustangs | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Javion Guy-King | Ball State Cardinals | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oziyah Sellers | SMU Mustangs | 21 | 21 pts · 6 reb · 2 ast · FG 5-8 · 29 min |
| 2 | Sean Blake | Ball State Cardinals | 19 | 19 pts · 5 reb · 7 ast · FG 6-15 · 35 min |
| 3 | Trey Lewis | Ball State Cardinals | 19 | 19 pts · 3 reb · 1 ast · FG 4-15 · 34 min |
| 4 | David Terrell Jr. | SMU Mustangs | 16 | 16 pts · 1 reb · 7 ast · FG 5-9 · 24 min |
| 5 | Jermaine O'Neal Jr. | SMU Mustangs | 13 | 13 pts · 5 reb · 1 ast · FG 3-6 · 26 min |
Best on the night
- Sean Blake (Ball State Cardinals): 19 pts · 5 reb · 7 ast · FG 6-15 · 35 min
- Oziyah Sellers (SMU Mustangs): 21 pts · 6 reb · 2 ast · FG 5-8 · 29 min
- David Terrell Jr. (SMU Mustangs): 16 pts · 1 reb · 7 ast · FG 5-9 · 24 min
Rough night
- Jaden Smith (Ball State Cardinals): 0 pts on FG 0-3, 0 turnovers, 5 fouls in 17 min
- Mason Jones (Ball State Cardinals): 4 pts on FG 1-7, 0 turnovers, 5 fouls in 27 min
- Billy White III (SMU Mustangs): 3 pts on FG 1-4, 1 turnovers, 1 fouls in 17 min
Fouls
Team fouls: Ball State Cardinals 27 · SMU Mustangs 20. Fouled out: Mason Jones (Ball State Cardinals), Jaden Smith (Ball State Cardinals). Foul trouble: Sean Blake (Ball State Cardinals, 4), Trey Lewis (Ball State Cardinals, 4), Kamden McGilveary (Ball State Cardinals, 4).
Injuries and absences
- Babatunde Durodola (Ball State Cardinals) — did not play (DNP)
- Kijani Wright (Ball State Cardinals) — did not play (DNP)
- Zaon Collins (Ball State Cardinals) — did not play (DNP)
- K'Jei Parker (Ball State Cardinals) — did not play (DNP)
- Niccolo Kalischer-Stork (SMU Mustangs) — did not play (DNP)
- Rowan Brumbaugh (SMU Mustangs) — did not play (DNP)
SMU Dominates Ball State with Convincing Margin Victory
With their strong performance, SMU made it clear that they were not going to let up. The game was a close contest for SMU, with them dominating every aspect of the game. What's next for SMU? Will they continue to perform well or will they face some stiff competition?SMU's run at the start of the game was a display of skill and dominance, leaving Ball State struggling to keep up from the beginning.
The final score was a convincing margin in favor of SMU, with the Mustangs winning the game against Ball State. The details of the game are still emerging, but it's clear that SMU's strong performance set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Source: Google News
