The Mustangs seek crucial ACC momentum at Pitt. After a tough loss, SMU's balanced offense and disruptive guards aim to reset their season.
The SMU Mustangs begin the second half of ACC play this weekend with an opportunity to steady the ship as they travel to face the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. CT at Petersen Events Center, with both teams searching for momentum as February arrives.
SMU enters the matchup at 15-7 overall and 4-5 in ACC play, coming off a heartbreaking 84-83 loss to NC State earlier in the week.
Despite the defeat, the Mustangs remain firmly in the national picture, sitting No. 34 in the NCAA NET rankings. Their season has been forged by one of the toughest conference schedules in the country, with seven of their first nine ACC games classified as Quad 1 opportunities.
Head coach Andy Enfield has leaned on balance all season, and that depth continues to define SMU’s identity.
The Mustangs feature five players averaging double figures, led by guard Boopie Miller, who is posting 19.1 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking second in the ACC in assists and inside the national top 15. Miller’s efficiency and playmaking have earned him spots on multiple national award watch lists.
The backcourt is further anchored by Jaron Pierre Jr. (17.3 points per game) and B.J. Edwards, who continues to stuff the stat sheet. Edwards averages 14.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and a conference-best 2.6 steals, making him one of the most disruptive guards in the ACC.
He is also one of only two players nationally with multiple triple-doubles this season.
Inside, Samet Yigitoglu provides a steady presence, leading SMU with 8.1 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks, while Corey Washington adds scoring punch and versatility.
SMU ranks near the top of the ACC in scoring offense (86.5 points per game), field-goal percentage (49.3 percent), and assists, reflecting an up-tempo, efficient style.
Pittsburgh enters Saturday at 9-14 overall and 2-8 in league play, but Enfield’s group isn’t overlooking the Panthers.
SMU already owns an 83-63 win over Pitt from last season, its first meeting as ACC foes, yet road games in the conference rarely come easy.
With several upcoming games against teams below them in the standings, Saturday represents a chance for SMU to turn narrow losses into forward momentum.
As the Mustangs push toward March, every possession - and every road opportunity - matters more than ever.