Stanford Faces SMU in ACC Showdown in Dallas

Stanford and SMU are set to clash on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup, both entering the game with a 7-3 record in the ACC and tied for fourth place. Stanford is riding a four-game winning streak, recently defeating Syracuse 70-61, with Maxime Raynaud leading the team with 21 points and 15 rebounds. SMU, boasting the ACC's top offense averaging 82.8 points per game, is coming off a victory against Cal and aims to extend its winning streak to three games. This matchup marks the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play and the Mustangs hold a slight edge in scoring over the Cardinal. Both teams have shown strong performances at home, with SMU having a 9-3 record at home and Stanford 12-1 in total this season. The game highlights the contrasting styles, with SMU's high-scoring offense facing off against Stanford's solid defensive metrics.