Harris scores 24 to propel SMU to 68-57 victory over Florida State
Samuell Williamson throws down powerful slam dunk vs. Florida State Seminoles
Samuell Williamson throws down powerful slam dunk vs. Florida State Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- — Chuck Harris scored a season-high 24 points to lead SMU to a 68-57 victory over Florida State on Saturday night.
Harris made 9 of 15 shots, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, for the Mustangs (7-4). He added six rebounds and four assists. Zhuric Phelps and reserve Tyreek Smith had 10 points apiece. Smith had 10 rebounds to notch his second double-double this season.
Harris hit two 3-pointers and scored nine points to lead SMU to a 25-18 advantage at halftime. Florida State shot 22% from the floor before intermission and made just 1 of 13 from 3-point range.
Phelps made 3-of-4 free throws and followed with a layup to give the Mustangs a 34-22 lead less than four minutes into the second half. SMU led by double digits the rest of the way.
Darin Green Jr. and reserve Primo Spears led the Seminoles (4-5) with 10 points each in the first of seven straight games at home. Green made 4 of 11 shots — 2 of 7 from distance. Spears missed 12 of 14 shots but was 5 for 5 at the free-throw line.
SMU came into the game holding its opponents to 37.5% shooting from the floor under second-year coach Rob Lanier. The Mustangs held the Seminoles to 31.1% shooting (19 for 61), including 4 for 22 from beyond the arc (18.2%).
Florida State will host North Florida on Tuesday. SMU, which will join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season, returns home to play Houston Christian on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bert Smith
- K.B. Burdett
- Ted Valentine
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| SMU | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Stanford | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Clemson | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wake Forest | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| NC State | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Boston College | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| California | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Louisville | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Virginia | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Miami | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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