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SMU Beats Memphis 73-57

DALLAS, Texas — SMU beat Memphis 73-57 at the Mustang’s red out game, winning their 13th straight home game. The Mustangs move to 19-6 overall and 10-3 in the American Athletic Conference. SMU’s win means the Mustangs sweep the Tigers in regular season play, handing them 2 of their 5 conference loses. Memphis falls to 15-9 overall.
 
The first half was back and forth, ended by a Kendric Davis 3-pointer just before the buzzer. At half, the Mustangs led 37-35. Of SMU’s 37 points, Davis and Marcus Weathers accounted for 26.
 
SMU broke it open in the 2nd half, moving the ball and shooting well. Davis finished above his league leading 20+ point average with 27, including 6 3-pointers and 4 steals. Marcus Weathers also had a big day, hitting 20 points, with 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
 
The Mustangs host Tulsa Wednesday night and conference play continues through the beginning of March. The Mustangs are currently 2nd in the league for regular season, behind Houston. SMU plays at UH February 27th and could take over 1st in the AAC by beating Tulsa and Houston. The AAC Tournament will be in Fort Worth, March 10th-13th.

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