South Florida Bulls @ SMU Mustangs
Phelps scores 17, helps SMU hold off South Florida 82-80
DALLAS -- — Zhruic Phelps scored 17 points to help SMU hold off South Florida 82-80 on Sunday night.
Phelps added seven assists for the Mustangs (8-14, 3-6 American Athletic Conference). Efe Odigie scored 14 on 5-of-7 shooting and Samuell Williamson added 13 points.
Tyler Harris finished with 23 points and seven rebounds to pace the Bulls (9-13, 2-7). Serrel Smith Jr. added 12 points, while Russel Tchewa pitched in with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Williamson scored 11 points in the first half for SMU, who led 45-33 at intermission. SMU used a 7-0 run in the second half to build a 19-point lead at 52-33 with 18:10 left.
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Both teams next play Wednesday. SMU visits Tulane, while South Florida hosts East Carolina.
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Game Information
Dallas, TX

Referee:Ron Groover
Referee:Brian Dorsey
Referee:Ray Natili

2025-26 Standings
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 12-3 | - | 20-8 |
| Tulsa | 11-5 | 1.5 | 23-6 |
| Wichita State | 11-5 | 1.5 | 19-10 |
| UAB | 9-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| Charlotte | 9-6 | 3 | 15-13 |
| Tulane | 8-7 | 4 | 17-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-8 | 4.5 | 16-13 |
| Temple | 7-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Memphis | 7-8 | 5 | 12-16 |
| North Texas | 7-9 | 5.5 | 16-13 |
| Rice | 5-10 | 7 | 11-17 |
| East Carolina | 5-10 | 7 | 10-18 |
| UTSA | 1-15 | 11.5 | 5-23 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 15-1 | - | 27-2 |
| Virginia | 13-3 | 2 | 25-4 |
| Miami | 12-4 | 3 | 23-6 |
| North Carolina | 11-5 | 4 | 23-6 |
| Clemson | 11-5 | 4 | 21-8 |
| NC State | 10-6 | 5 | 19-10 |
| Louisville | 9-7 | 6 | 20-9 |
| California | 8-8 | 7 | 20-9 |
| SMU | 8-8 | 7 | 19-10 |
| Florida State | 8-8 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Stanford | 7-9 | 8 | 18-11 |
| Virginia Tech | 7-9 | 8 | 18-11 |
| Wake Forest | 6-10 | 9 | 15-14 |
| Syracuse | 6-10 | 9 | 15-14 |
| Notre Dame | 4-12 | 11 | 13-16 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-12 | 11 | 11-18 |
| Boston College | 3-13 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 11-18 |
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