Phelps scores 17, helps SMU hold off South Florida 82-80
Jalen Smith makes a great defensive play for the steal
Jalen Smith makes a great defensive play for the steal
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
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Brian Dorsey
- Ray Natili
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 9-1 | - | 19-4 |
| UAB | 8-2 | 1 | 15-8 |
| North Texas | 8-3 | 1.5 | 17-6 |
| Tulane | 7-4 | 2.5 | 13-11 |
| Temple | 6-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6-4 | 3 | 13-10 |
| South Florida | 5-5 | 4 | 12-11 |
| East Carolina | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| UTSA | 4-6 | 5 | 10-12 |
| Rice | 3-8 | 6.5 | 12-12 |
| Tulsa | 3-8 | 6.5 | 9-15 |
| Wichita State | 2-7 | 6.5 | 12-10 |
| Charlotte | 2-9 | 7.5 | 9-15 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 12-1 | - | 20-3 |
| Clemson | 11-2 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Louisville | 11-2 | 1 | 18-6 |
| Wake Forest | 10-3 | 2 | 18-6 |
| SMU | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Stanford | 7-5 | 4.5 | 15-8 |
| North Carolina | 7-5 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Virginia Tech | 6-7 | 6 | 11-13 |
| Florida State | 5-7 | 6.5 | 14-9 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-7 | 6.5 | 14-9 |
| California | 5-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Virginia | 5-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Syracuse | 5-8 | 7 | 11-13 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-8 | 7 | 11-13 |
| Notre Dame | 4-8 | 7.5 | 10-13 |
| NC State | 2-9 | 9 | 9-13 |
| Boston College | 2-10 | 9.5 | 10-13 |
| Miami | 1-11 | 10.5 | 5-18 |
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