SMU Dominates Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Convincing Win
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Moody Coliseum (Dallas)
SMU Mustangs 106, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 106-60 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) on November 18, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the SMU Mustangs overwhelmed the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions with a final score of 106-60 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas. This victory marks a continuation of SMU's strong home performance, improving their home record to 5-0 for the season. In contrast, Arkansas-Pine Bluff remains winless, now holding an away record of 0-6.
SMU's recent form has been a mix of ups and downs, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They have averaged 79.1 points scored per game while allowing 78.2 points. Notably, they had a recent streak of one loss, which came against the Louisville Cardinals, where they fell 58-62 on March 11, 2026. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 73.2 points, but they have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 78.8 points.
On the other hand, Arkansas-Pine Bluff has had a challenging season, reflected in their overall record of 0-6. Their recent performance shows a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 75.8 points scored and 74.9 points allowed. They have also faced difficulties on the road, with a 1-4 record in away games. Their last five outings yielded an average of 79.0 points scored and 73.0 points allowed, but they have now lost their last game against the Southern Jaguars, 81-84.
The two teams had met earlier in the season, where SMU also emerged victorious, winning 106-60 on November 19, 2025. This prior meeting set the tone for their current matchup, with SMU demonstrating their dominance once again.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of injuries on team performance can often be significant in basketball. However, both teams appeared to field their usual lineups for this contest.
The market had SMU heavily favored in this game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong belief in their capacity to secure the victory. The odds reflect the Mustangs' solid performance at home and the struggles faced by the Golden Lions on the road.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. The atmosphere at Moody Coliseum was likely electric, as fans rallied behind their home team.
Viewers of the game witnessed a showcase of offensive prowess from SMU, highlighted by their ability to score efficiently and maintain control throughout the match. The Mustangs' scoring plays included a series of layups, free throws, and a dunk, showcasing their versatility in attack. The Golden Lions, while they struggled to keep pace, managed to score through a few notable plays, including a three-point jumper by Ahmad Johnson.
Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of the disparities between the two teams, with SMU solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the NCAAB landscape while Arkansas-Pine Bluff continues to seek their first victory of the season.
Leaders
- PointsJaron Pierre Jr.23SMU Mustangs
- AssistsBoopie Miller10SMU Mustangs
- ReboundsJaron Pierre Jr.7SMU Mustangs
- PointsTrevon Payton13Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsQuion Williams4Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsTrevon Payton5Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Recent form
SMU Mustangs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L179.1 scored · 78.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L58-62at Louisville CardinalsMar 11
- W86-69vs Syracuse OrangeMar 10
- L78-91at Florida State SeminolesMar 7
- L69-77vs Miami HurricanesMar 5
- L75-95at Stanford CardinalFeb 28
- L69-73at California Golden BearsFeb 26
- W94-70vs Boston College EaglesFeb 21
- W95-85vs Louisville CardinalsFeb 18
- L78-79at Syracuse OrangeFeb 14
- W89-81vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 11
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak L175.8 scored · 74.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L81-84at Southern JaguarsMar 13
- W83-48at Alcorn State BravesMar 6
- L78-81at Jackson State TigersMar 4
- L69-70vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 28
- W84-82vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 21
- L64-83vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 20
- L70-82at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 17
- L61-79at Alabama State HornetsFeb 14
- W84-63vs Jackson State TigersFeb 9
- W84-77vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | SMU Mustangs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-67 | 37-65 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 4-26 | 12-27 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 44 |
| Free throws | 10-18 | 20-26 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 37 |
| Assists | 15 | 27 |
| Steals | 7 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 44 |
| Fouls | 20 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-65Ramel Lloyd Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-67B.J. Davis-Ray made Dunk. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
- 2nd Half38-67Jaquan Scott made Layup. Assisted by Alex Mirhosseini.
- 2nd Half38-68Corey Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-69Corey Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-69Jaquan Scott made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-70Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-71Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-72Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-73Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-75Mitchell Holmes made Jumper. Assisted by B.J. Davis-Ray.
- 2nd Half42-75Alex Mirhosseini made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-77B.J. Davis-Ray made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
- 2nd Half42-78Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-79Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-80Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-82Corey Washington made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-82Jaquan Scott made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevon Payton.
- 2nd Half45-83Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-84Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-84Milhan Charles made Layup. Assisted by Quion Williams.
- 2nd Half48-84Milhan Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-87Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
- 2nd Half48-89Corey Washington made Jumper. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
- 2nd Half48-91Jaron Pierre Jr. made Dunk.
- 2nd Half48-92Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-95Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaron Pierre Jr..
- 2nd Half48-97Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
- 2nd Half48-98Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-100B.J. Edwards made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-100Jai'chaunn Hayes made Layup. Assisted by Trevon Payton.
- 2nd Half50-103Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by B.J. Davis-Ray.
- 2nd Half52-103Milhan Charles made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-103Milhan Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-105Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
- 2nd Half54-105Trevon Payton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-105Trevon Payton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-105Ahmad Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ramel Lloyd Jr..
- 2nd Half58-106Chance Puryear made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-106Kyle Brown made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours SMU Mustangs, below favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Venue
- Moody Coliseum (Dallas)Dallas, TX
- Attendance4347
- OfficialsRoger Ayers, Tommy Morrissey, Clare Simmons
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