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Recap - SMU Defeats Syracuse 77-75

SMU got 16 points from Kario Oquendo as they ran past Syracuse 77-75 on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum.

SMU earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -13.5-point spread.

Chuck Harris had 13 points for SMU and Samet Yigitoglu chipped in with 12 points. Chuck Harris had 5 assists for them, while Matt Cross was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Syracuse got 13 points from Lucas Taylor in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jaquan Carlos. Jaquan Carlos contributed 8 assists for them, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 9 rebounds.

SMU was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.

SMU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida State. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia.