B.J. Edwards delivered an astonishing all-around masterpiece, dominating offensively and defensively to secure SMU's impressive road victory.
There are box-score games, and then there are statement games. What SMU delivered Tuesday night in Winston-Salem firmly landed in the second category.
Behind a do-everything performance from B.J. Edwards, the SMU Mustangs seized control early and never let go, rolling past Wake Forest Demon Deacons 91-79 in a hostile environment where very few teams leave smiling.
Edwards scored 24 points with efficiency, rebounded like a forward, dished assists like a point guard, and wreaked havoc defensively with six steals.
SMU didn’t rush things early. The Mustangs absorbed Wake Forest’s initial energy, traded punches for a few minutes, then quietly flipped the script. Once Edwards found his rhythm, SMU began stringing together stops and turning them into clean looks on the other end.
By halftime, the Mustangs had carved out a cushion that felt bigger than the scoreboard showed.
Wake Forest tried to make it interesting after the break, trimming the margin with a quick surge. But every time the Deacons leaned in, SMU answered, calmly, confidently, and usually with a made three or a timely assist.
Veteran guard Jaron Pierre Jr. delivered the knockout blow late with a deep three that sucked the air out of the building, while Boopie Miller continued his streak of double-figure scoring like it’s just another item on the daily checklist.
Freshman Jaden Toombs quietly bullied his way to near double-double territory.
Under Andy Enfield, this team has developed a clear identity: space the floor, share the ball, and defend with purpose.
Tuesday night checked every box. SMU shot well, assisted often, rebounded aggressively, and turned defense into offense, the kind of formula that travels well in conference play.
Now comes the fun part.
The Mustangs head home riding momentum, confidence, and a growing belief that this isn’t just a nice start - it’s something sustainable.
If B.J. Edwards keeps playing like that, it’s not just Wake Forest that should be concerned.