- Matchup: Miami Hurricanes vs SMU Mustangs
- Date of Event: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Moody Coliseum, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The SMU Mustangs (19-10) are set to take on the Miami Hurricanes (23-6) at Moody Coliseum this Wednesday.
In their most recent outing, the Miami Hurricanes secured a commanding 76-54 victory against Boston College. Miami concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 50.0%, converting 29 out of 58 attempts and making 7 of 20 from deep. At the free-throw line, the Hurricanes netted 11 out of 18 for a rate of 61.1%. On the boards, they recorded a total of 31 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones. Additionally, Miami dished out 15 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and making 14 steals. Defensively, the Hurricanes allowed Boston College to shoot 40.0%, converting 20 of 50 attempts. Boston College managed 9 assists and 7 steals, along with 23 rebounds (5 offensive, 18 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They converted 75.0% of their free throws, hitting 9 out of 12, and made 5 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. Miami committed 13 fouls compared to 15 for Boston College.
Tre Donaldson was a standout performer, scoring 15 points with 6 of 13 shooting over 30 minutes, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Hurricanes enter this matchup boasting a robust 23-6 record for the season. They average 11.4 turnovers and commit 15.6 fouls per game. Overall, Miami collects 38.2 rebounds per contest and has tallied 472 assists this season, placing them 70th in Division 1 in assists. The Hurricanes shoot 34.1% from three-point range (189 of 555) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 67.6%. They are averaging 82.7 points per game, ranking 48th nationally, while shooting 50.5% from the field.
On defense, the Hurricanes force an average of 13.0 turnovers per game while fouling 18.2 times. They rank 156th in Division 1 in assists allowed, having given up 391 assists this season. Miami’s opponents shoot 43.7% (728 of 1,666) against them, and they permit an average of 29.4 rebounds per game. The Hurricanes hold opponents to 35.1% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 79th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (70.0).
In their last game, the SMU Mustangs fell to Stanford with a score of 95-75. During this game, they secured 17 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, totaling 25 boards. The Mustangs turned the ball over 9 times while making 2 steals. Stanford committed 18 fouls, allowing SMU to go to the free-throw line 20 times, of which they converted 14 for a rate of 70.0%. From three-point range, SMU hit 7 out of 18 attempts (38.9%). In total, they shot 27 of 57 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.4%. The Mustangs allowed Stanford to shoot 51.0% from the field, converting 26 of 51 attempts, and Stanford continued to excel from beyond the arc, making 51.9% with 14 of 27, while also finishing 29 out of 32 at the free-throw line (90.6%). On the boards, SMU allowed Stanford to snag 26 rebounds (7 offensive).
Kevin Miller was a key player for SMU, scoring 26 points on 7 of 16 shooting, also recording 3 rebounds and 5 assists in his 36 minutes of play.
The Mustangs hold a record of 19-10 this season. They foul an average of 17.2 times per game and boast a free-throw percentage of 74.5%. Assisting on average 17.4 times per game (21st in the nation), they turn the ball over 11.2 times per contest. SMU has scored 2,488 points this season (85.8 per game) and averages 37.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Mustangs shoot 49.8% from the field, placing them 17th nationally.
Defensively, SMU ranks 296th in the nation for points allowed per game, conceding 78.0. They force opponents into 12.2 turnovers each game and allow them to shoot 43.1% from the field (113th nationally). Opposing teams convert 33.4% on three-point attempts (283 of 848), and free-throw accuracy hovers at 72.6% against them. They allow an average of 16.3 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 345th and 185th in the nation, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Miami
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