SMU Dominates Notre Dame 97-73, Secures Sixth ACC Road Win

Southern Methodist University (SMU) dominated Notre Dame with a 97-73 victory, showcasing remarkable offensive efficiency, particularly in the first half where they shot 72% and took a commanding 50-25 lead. Kario Oquendo led the Mustangs with 25 points, including 15 in the first half without missing a shot. Despite a late push by Notre Dame, who outscored SMU in the second half, the Fighting Irish could not close the gap after trailing significantly early in the game. SMU's strong performance also included contributions from Matt Cross, Samet Yigitoglu, and Chuck Harris, all scoring in double figures. This win marked SMU's 20th of the season, achieving back-to-back 20-win campaigns for the first time since 2015-2017. Notre Dame, struggling with consistency, has now lost five of its last six games and will face Pittsburgh next.