Live Updates: SMU vs. Syracuse

A flurry of action capped the first half as the Mustangs extended its lead to 31-22, but Syracuse stormed back to make it a 31-28 game at halftime. Starling became the first player to double-figures, leading all scorers with 11 points. Both teams are shooting above 50% from three-point range. Syracuse has eight turnovers to SMU’s four.

SMU’s balanced scoring attack led to a 6-0 run that stifled Syracuse for a scoring drought of 2:05 going into the timeout. Boopie Miller drew a foul that gave Eddie Lampkin, Jr. his second foul of the game, which sent him to the bench. After Miller hit his two free throws, that put SMU up 25-21. Chuck Harris was called for a foul that led to the timeout.

After giving up a 3-pointer, SMU went into the media timeout down again. Guard Tibet Gorener was able to block an attempt by Syracuse going into the break.

SMU made four of its last five field goals to take a 12-11 lead thanks in part to a layup from BJ Edwards on a drive. JJ Starling leads all scorers with seven points on the night at the timeout.

After allowing Syracuse to get hot early, SMU found itself down 7-5 at the first media timeout. The Mustangs got a 3-pointer from BJ Edwards to get on the board.