SMU distances itself from La-Monroe in 83-65 win
DALLAS -- Shake Milton scored 24 points and Ethan Chargois scored 23 points and had nine rebounds and Southern Methodist pulled away from Louisiana Monroe for an 83-65 win on Sunday.
SMU (2-0) led 35-31 at the break, and early in the second half, Travis Munnings made a pair of free throws to bring the Warhawks to within 41-40. Milton responded with a pair of free throws and a jumper and Jimmy Whitt made a layup for 47-42 Mustangs lead.
Milton made a 3-pointer, Chargois made a pair of 3s and a jumper and SMU went up 58-44 with 9:58 to play. Louisiana Monroe (0-2) couldn't get closer than 10 points the rest of the way.
Jarrey Foster added 15 points, six rebounds and three assists for SMU.
Marvin Jeane-Pierre and Sam McDaniel led the Warhawks with 14 points each, Michael Ertel scored 12 and Jordon Harris added 11.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Randy Heimerman
- Doug Sirmons
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 5-3 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Louisiana | 4-4 | 2.5 | 6-14 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 8-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Clemson | 8-1 | 0.5 | 16-4 |
| Louisville | 8-1 | 0.5 | 15-5 |
| Wake Forest | 7-1 | 1 | 15-4 |
| SMU | 5-3 | 3 | 14-5 |
| Stanford | 5-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| North Carolina | 5-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 4 | 13-6 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-4 | 4.5 | 12-6 |
| California | 3-5 | 5 | 10-9 |
| Syracuse | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Virginia Tech | 3-5 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Georgia Tech | 3-6 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| NC State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Notre Dame | 2-5 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Virginia | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 7 | 9-10 |
| Miami | 0-8 | 8 | 4-15 |
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