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Recap - SMU Defeats South Florida 82-80

SMU grabbed a 82-80 win over South Florida on Sunday, behind a 17-point effort from Zhuric Phelps at Moody Coliseum.

SMU won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.

SMU got 14 points from Efe Odigie and another 13 points from Samuell Williamson. Zhuric Phelps contributed 7 assists, while Samuell Williamson cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

South Florida got 23 points from Tyler Harris in a losing cause and another 12 points from Serrel Smith Jr.. Ryan Conwell contributed 4 assists for them, while Russel Tchewa had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed SMU were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

South Florida had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, SMU takes its act on the road to face Tulane looking for another win. For South Florida, they head home to face East Carolina.