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DALLAS \u2014 SMU stayed perfect to open the season, improving to 2\u20130 after a 69\u201358 win over Texas A&M\u2013Corpus Christi Thursday night at Moody Coliseum.<\/p>\n
The Mustangs leaned on balanced scoring, strong rebounding, and tight defense to hold the Islanders to just 28.8% shooting \u2014 SMU\u2019s best defensive mark since 2022.<\/p>\n
Sophomore center Samet Yigitoglu anchored the paint with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks, securing his fourth career double-double. Boopie Miller led the team with 14 points and six assists, while Corey Washington (13) and Jaron Pierre Jr. (12) also scored in double figures.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone contributed,\u201d said head coach Andy Enfield, now 2\u20130 this season and 26\u201311 in his second year at SMU. \u201cWe shared the ball, defended well, and finished possessions.\u201d<\/p>\n
SMU outrebounded AMCC 49\u201345 and knocked down 23 of 28 free throws. The Mustangs turned an 11\u20130 first-half run into a 32\u201325 lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 13 in the second half.<\/p>\n
The Mustangs improved to 8\u20131 in regular-season non conference home games under Enfield.<\/p>\n
Next up: SMU hosts Murray State on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. CT on ACCNX.<\/p>\n
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