- Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The SMU Mustangs (12-2) are set to visit Littlejohn Coliseum as they aim to claim victory against the Clemson Tigers (12-3) this Wednesday.
In their previous game, the SMU Mustangs secured a convincing win over North Carolina, finishing at 97-83. The Mustangs committed 17 personal fouls, while North Carolina accumulated 12. From beyond the arc, SMU hit 12 out of 28 attempts. North Carolina managed a free throw success rate of 68.4% by converting 13 of their 19 attempts. The Tar Heels recorded 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) but had no blocks to show for it. They dished out 21 assists and registered 4 steals during the match. Defensively, SMU permitted their rivals to shoot 48.3% on 29 of 60 attempts. The Mustangs also tallied 23 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and recorded 4 steals. In terms of rebounding, they gathered 25 boards, including 3 offensive rebounds, and shot 68.8% from the free throw line, making 11 of 16 attempts. SMU concluded the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 60.0%, hitting 36 of 60 shots and making 14 of 27 from long range.
Kevin Miller played a pivotal role in the matchup, achieving a field goal percentage of 76.9% with 12 assists. He spent 33 minutes on the court, collected 4 rebounds, and ended with 27 points on 10 of 13 shooting.
This season, SMU boasts a record of 12-2. The Mustangs average 11.3 turnovers per game and are committing 17.1 personal fouls on average. They rank 30th in the nation with a total of 270 assists and collect an average of 39.4 rebounds per game. From three-point territory, SMU is shooting 35.9% (113 of 315) and hitting 76.3% of their free throw attempts. They score an impressive 91.5 points per game, placing them 14th nationally, while shooting 50.5% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Mustangs force 14.4 turnovers per game and draw 19.7 personal fouls. They hold opponents to a 31.1% shooting percentage from three-point range, while also ranking 269th in points allowed per game (76.9). SMU allows their opponents a field goal conversion rate of 42.2% (374 of 886) and surrender an average of 34.9 rebounds per game. They rank 278th in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding 223 for the season.
In their last outing, the Clemson Tigers secured a 73-68 win against Pittsburgh. In terms of rebounding, Clemson allowed Pittsburgh to collect 26 boards, with 6 being offensive. The Tigers hit 35.3% from beyond the arc, sinking 6 of 17 attempts, and shot 16 of 22 from the free throw line (72.7%). Pittsburgh managed to convert 23 out of 52 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.2%. Clemson posted a field goal rate of 53.3%, completing 24 of 45 shots and making 7 out of 21 three-pointers (33.3%). With Pittsburgh committing 21 fouls, the Tigers took advantage with 25 free throw attempts. Clemson recorded 14 turnovers while notching 5 steals, collecting a total of 27 rebounds (23 defensive, 4 offensive).
Jestin Porter was a key contributor for the Tigers, scoring 21 points in 28 minutes of action without registering an assist. He achieved a shooting percentage of 66.7% by converting 8 of 12 attempts and grabbed 2 rebounds.
Clemson now holds a 12-3 record for the season. The Tigers commit an average of 16.8 personal fouls per game and convert 72.9% from the free throw line. They distribute 14.1 assists per game (204th in the nation) and turn the ball over 9.7 times per contest. With a total of 1,173 points (78.2 per game), Clemson averages 38.0 rebounds per game and shoots 46.3% from the field, ranking 139th nationally.
Clemson’s defense allows a mere 28.0% on 3-point attempts (99 of 354) and holds opponents to a free throw shooting rate of 72.8%. They average only 9.9 assists and 32.1 rebounds allowed per game, placing them 11th and 70th in those defensive statistics, respectively. The Tigers rank 30th in the nation for points per game allowed, averaging just 65.7. They force an average of 11.3 turnovers while limiting opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.0% (47th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Select SMU
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