DALLAS, TEXAS –SMU faced a tough challenge on the court as they fell to No. 25 Louisville, 98-73, in a game that tested the Mustangs on both ends of the floor. Despite a strong effort, SMU struggled defensively to contain Louisville’s explosive offense and couldn’t find their rhythm from the field.
Louisville took control early, utilizing their size and speed to dominate in the paint and capitalize on SMU’s turnovers. The Cardinals’ shooting accuracy and relentless defense kept the Mustangs from gaining any momentum. By halftime, Louisville had established a commanding lead that SMU couldn’t overcome.
For the Mustangs, standout performances came from Matt Cross 18 points and B.J. Edwards 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to match Louisville’s balanced attack and Reyne Smith 31 points. The loss highlights areas for growth, particularly in defensive consistency and shooting efficiency, as SMU looks ahead to their next matchup on the road against N.C. State this Saturday.
