Northern Iowa Panthers @ SMU Mustangs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 31 | 63 | |
SMU | 33 | 40 | 73 |
SMU earns 73-63 victory against Northern Iowa in NIT
DALLAS -- — B.J. Edwards had 16 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in SMU's 73-63 victory over Northern Iowa on Wednesday night in the NIT.
SMU advances to face Oklahoma State in the second round.
Kario Oquendo added 12 points while going 4 of 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) while he also had seven rebounds for the Mustangs (24-10). Chuck Harris shot 4 for 11, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Trey Campbell finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Panthers (20-13). Tytan Anderson added 14 points and four assists.
SMU entered halftime up 33-32. Samet Yigitoglu paced the team in scoring in the first half with seven points. Matt Cross' layup with 10:14 left in the second half gave SMU the lead for good at 54-52.
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Game Information
Dallas, TX
Referee:Jerry Heater
Referee:Randal Anders
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-5 | 2.5 | 18-9 |
| Murray State | 11-6 | 3 | 19-9 |
| UIC | 10-6 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Illinois State | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 9-7 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Valparaiso | 8-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-10 | 7.5 | 12-15 |
| Drake | 6-11 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Indiana State | 3-13 | 10.5 | 10-17 |
| Evansville | 2-13 | 11 | 6-20 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 13-1 | - | 24-2 |
| Virginia | 10-2 | 2 | 22-3 |
| Clemson | 10-3 | 2.5 | 20-6 |
| Miami | 9-3 | 3 | 20-5 |
| NC State | 9-4 | 3.5 | 18-8 |
| North Carolina | 8-4 | 4 | 20-5 |
| Louisville | 8-4 | 4 | 19-6 |
| SMU | 6-6 | 6 | 17-8 |
| California | 6-7 | 6.5 | 18-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 6-7 | 6.5 | 17-9 |
| Syracuse | 6-8 | 7 | 15-12 |
| Florida State | 5-7 | 7 | 12-13 |
| Stanford | 5-8 | 7.5 | 16-10 |
| Wake Forest | 4-8 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Notre Dame | 3-10 | 9.5 | 12-14 |
| Boston College | 2-10 | 10 | 9-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-11 | 10.5 | 11-15 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-11 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
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