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 | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Rice | 2-0 | - | 11-4 |
| South Florida | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Temple | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| UAB | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Tulane | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-8 |
| North Texas | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Tulsa | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Wichita State | 0-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| East Carolina | 0-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| UTSA | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 5-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Clemson | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Louisville | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-3 |
| Wake Forest | 3-1 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| North Carolina | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| SMU | 2-2 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Florida State | 1-2 | 3 | 10-4 |
| Stanford | 1-2 | 3 | 9-5 |
| Virginia | 1-2 | 3 | 8-6 |
| NC State | 1-2 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Notre Dame | 1-2 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-2 | 3 | 6-8 |
| Boston College | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-6 |
| Syracuse | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
| California | 0-3 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Miami | 0-3 | 4 | 4-10 |
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