Oziyah Sellers’ 21 points help SMU beat VMI 95-70
On Thursday night, SMU defeated VMI 95-70 at the Dallas venue. Oziyah Sellers led the way for the Mustangs with 21 points on the night. Jacob Patrick contributed 15 points off the bench to bolster SMU's lead. The team maintained a strong lead throughout the game, scoring 13 consecutive points in the second half. Billy White III started the surge with a 3-pointer and Sellers followed up with another three-pointer to make it a 36-19 game with 3:23 minutes remaining in the first half.
Sellers excelled from the field, shooting 7 of 11 attempts and making five 3-pointers. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. added 14 points and five rebounds for SMU, while Jakub Szumert contributed 12 points. Jaden Toombs had a solid all-around performance for SMU, tallying 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. On the opposing side, TJ Johnson was VMI's top scorer with 19 points and five rebounds.
Rickey Bradley Jr. added 13 points and five rebounds for VMI, while AJ Clark chipped in with 11 points. SMU shot 53% from the field, making 14 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc, and registered 26 assists. VMI, however, struggled from the field, managing only 29% field goal success, sinking 18 of 63 shots.
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