Sellers, Terrell lead SMU in big first half in 90-65 win over Ball State
SMU defeated Ball State 90-65 in a first-half dominated performance. Oziyah Sellers contributed 21 points for SMU, while David Terrell Jr. added 16 points. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. and Jaden Toombs added 13 and 11 points respectively. Jakub Szumert had 10 points for SMU, which outrebounded Ball State 44-32. The Mustangs made 36 of 41 foul shots.
Sean Blake scored 19 points and Trey Lewis had 18 for Ball State. SMU took a 24-1 lead after a 21-0 run, the second-longest offensive outburst under head coach Andy Enfield. SMU led 51-17 at halftime. Ball State fought back after intermission, outscoring SMU 48-39. It was the first game between the two teams, with Ball State's first-year head coach Chris Capko having previously worked with SMU. Ball State will face Florida State next, while SMU hosts Oral Roberts.
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