SMU Mustangs @ Memphis Tigers
SMU holds off Memphis 58-54 behind Ojeleye's double-double
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Semi Ojeleye scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and SMU held off Memphis 58-54 in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams on Tuesday night.
Trailing by three at halftime, Memphis rallied to a 41-40 lead on Markel Crawford's 3-pointer, trailed, then led 45-44 after K.J. Lawson made two free throws. Shake Milton's 3-pointer put SMU up 49-45 with 6:03 left, then Sterling Brown hit a 3 for a 54-48 SMU lead.
Memphis closed to 54-52 on Jeremiah Martin's two free throws and a layup, but Brown iced it with two free throws for the Mustangs.
Brown scored 14 points with six assists and Milton added 10 for SMU (11-3), which held a 44-25 rebounding advantage but scored only four second-chance points off 15 offensive boards.
Martin scored 16 points and Dedric Lawson added 14 for Memphis (9-4).
SMU has won seven games in a row.
Game Information
Memphis, TN
Referee:Don Daily
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Pat Adams
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 7-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Clemson | 7-1 | 0.5 | 17-4 |
| Virginia | 5-2 | 2 | 16-3 |
| Miami | 5-2 | 2 | 16-4 |
| NC State | 5-2 | 2 | 14-6 |
| North Carolina | 4-3 | 3 | 16-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Louisville | 4-3 | 3 | 14-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-4 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| California | 3-4 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Stanford | 3-4 | 4 | 14-6 |
| Syracuse | 3-4 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Notre Dame | 2-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Wake Forest | 2-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Boston College | 2-5 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Florida State | 1-6 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-6 | 6 | 8-12 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Tulsa | 5-2 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Temple | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Charlotte | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| South Florida | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Wichita State | 5-3 | 1.5 | 13-8 |
| Memphis | 4-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| North Texas | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UAB | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Tulane | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Rice | 2-5 | 4 | 8-12 |
| East Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| UTSA | 0-8 | 6.5 | 4-16 |
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