Live updates: SMU vs. Duke
The SMU Mustangs host the Duke Blue Devils in a matchup between two 11-2 teams. Tipoff is set for 1:15 p.m. CT.
Duke Head Coach, Jon Scheyer, is not present for today’s game as he is dealing with illness. Duke will be led by Associate Head Coach Chris Carrawell.
FINAL: SMU 62 – Duke 89
01/04/2025 03:21:23 PMSMU falls to 11-3 (2-1) on the season after a rough performance against Duke. SMU couldn’t keep the game close down the stretch as they had no answer for Duke’s firepower. SMU also struggled offensively, shooting 5-21 from the three point line (22%) and 11-25 from the free throw line (44%). Up next for the Mustangs, a trip to the Dean Dome to take on North Carolina. SMU vs. UNC will be played on January 7 at 8 p.m. (CT).
Duke closing in on big win
01/04/2025 03:01:52 PMThe Blue Devils lead by 20, 71-51, with 7:53 to go in the game. The Mustangs just can’t seem to get stops on defense and have gone cold on offense. That simply can’t happen against a top-five team in the country. Cooper Flagg is as advertised and is the vocal point of this game. Mustangs will look to fight back and avoid the blowout.
The Blue Devils playing fluid basketball
01/04/2025 02:50:26 PMDuke is passing the ball around on their possessions and finding wide open looks. They are shooting a ridiculous 73% from the floor so far in the second half and lead 62-45 with 12:00 left to play in the second half. Cooper Flagg is still out there dominating with 24 points so far.
Duke building a lead early in the second half
01/04/2025 02:37:08 PMThe Mustangs scored first in the second half but have struggled since. Duke is currently on a 13-3 run and holds their largest lead of the day. The Blue Devils are on top, 54-37, with 15:51 remaining in the second half.
HALFTIME: SMU 32 – Duke 41
01/04/2025 02:13:18 PMThe Mustangs are hanging around the No. 4 team in the country. SMU led this game 3-2, and have trailed ever since. The Blue Devils seem to be in control of this game so far. Cooper Flagg leads all scorers with 15 points. Boopie Miller SMU scorers with seven points. Mustangs need to make their free throws and three pointers if they want to comeback in this one.
Duke holds on to eight-point lead
01/04/2025 01:54:20 PMThe Blue Devils are starting to dominate the boards. SMU held an early 12-4 advantage on the glass, both teams now have 13 rebounds. The Mustangs need to close out on the boards. Multiple times SMU had chance to grab rebounds, but tipped them out of play, and it’s leading to second chance points for Duke. Blue Devils lead 28-20 with 7:31 remaining in the first half.
Mustangs fighting back
01/04/2025 01:41:48 PMAfter a slow start on both sides of the ball, the Mustangs are climbing back into it. With 11:44 left in the first half, SMU trails Duke 18-16. Matt Cross leads the way for the Mustangs with an early six points. Duke has also cooled down shooting, missing their last four field goals.
Duke starts out red-hot
01/04/2025 01:30:25 PMThe Blue Devils are knocking down shots early on. Duke is 5-6 from the floor and 3-4 from beyond the arc in the opening four minutes. the Blue Devils hold a 15-6 lead with 15:32 remaining in the first half. Mustangs struggling on defense, as they have for a majority of the season.
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