Hightower helps hot-shooting Tulane roll past SMU 80-72
NEW ORLEANS -- Teshaun Hightower scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime as Tulane snapped its nine-game losing streak, topping SMU 80-72 on Wednesday night.
Christion Thompson had 19 points and six rebounds for Tulane (11-15, 3-11 American Athletic Conference). K.J. Lawson added 14 points. Jordan Walker had 11 points and six assists.
Leading 27-3 at halftime, Tulane scored a season-high 53 second-half points, shooting 72% during the period (13-for-18) and made all six attempts from beyond the 3-point arc. The Green Wave shot 57% for the game, just the eighth SMU opponent to shoot better than 45%.
Isiaha Mike had 18 points for the Mustangs (18-7, 8-5), who had a two-game win streak end. Tyson Jolly added 16 points. Emmanuel Bandoumel had 15 points.
After trailing by double digits much of the second half, Mike scored on a putback to bring SMU to 74-69 with 1:04 remaining but Hightower dunked and Tulane was 4-for-4 at the line in the fading seconds.
The Green Wave leveled the season series against the Mustangs with the win. SMU defeated Tulane 82-67 on Feb. 1.
Tulane faces Central Florida on the road on Saturday. SMU faces Tulsa on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Chris Beaver
- R.B. Clyburn
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| NC State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Florida State | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| California | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Duke | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| SMU | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Miami | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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