DALLAS, TEXAS — SMU powered past Boston College with a commanding 103-77 victory, fueled by strong second-half play. The Mustangs held BC scoreless during a 14-0 run to secure a 92-69 lead with 4:17 remaining, highlighted by Jerrell Colbert’s 10-point surge.
First-Half Highlights
- A 9-0 run gave SMU a 22-21 edge at 9:08, capped by Chuck Harris’s three-pointer.
- SMU extended the lead with a 14-2 run, punctuated by Boopie Miller’s three, to go up 38-28 at 4:23.
- After trailing 21-13, SMU outscored BC 34-19, leading 47-40 at halftime.
Century Mark Achieved
- SMU hit 100 points for the fourth time this season, the most since 1992-93.
- It marked the program’s 10th time reaching 100 points in a true road game and the most in a conference road matchup since 1993.
Key Stats
- FG%: SMU 64.4%, BC 37.7%
- 3FG: SMU 11-16 (68.8%), BC 7-18
- Points in the Paint: SMU 52, BC 30
- Bench Points: SMU 41, BC 12
Notable Performances
- Matt Cross: Season-high 20 points, 8 rebounds.
- Boopie Miller: 18 points, 7 assists.
- B.J. Edwards: 16 points, 2 steals.
- Chuck Harris: 14 points, 4-5 on 3FGs.
- Jerrell Colbert: Season-high 13 points, 6 rebounds.
SMU improves to 10-2, extending its win streak to six under first-year head coach Andy Enfield. With their highest-scoring road conference game in decades, the Mustangs solidify their position as ACC contenders.
