SMU Dominates Cal State Fullerton in Convincing Win
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Moody Coliseum (Dallas)
SMU Mustangs 110, Cal State Fullerton Titans 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Cal State Fullerton Titans vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs beat Cal State Fullerton Titans 110-63 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) on December 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Cal State Fullerton Titans vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The SMU Mustangs showcased their dominance with a resounding victory over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, finishing the game with a score of 110 to 63. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in form between the two teams, as SMU improved their record to 12-2 while Cal State Fullerton fell to 5-10.
SMU entered the game with a strong home record of 11-2, including an impressive 8-2 in their last ten games. They had been averaging 90.9 points scored while allowing 79.7 points per game during that stretch. Their recent form included a win against Central Arkansas, where they triumphed 99-82, and a loss to LSU, which they suffered 77-89. However, they were riding a one-game winning streak into this contest, having secured a victory over Texas A&M by a score of 93-80 prior to facing the Titans.
In contrast, Cal State Fullerton's recent performance has been less impressive, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and an overall away record of 1-4. They averaged 88.2 points scored while allowing 84.3 points during that same span. Their last outing resulted in a narrow loss to Oklahoma State, where they fell 89-94. The Titans had been struggling to find consistency, and their last five games reflected a record of 2-3, with an average of 92.0 points scored and 81.8 points allowed.
The game took place at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, where the Mustangs have been particularly formidable, boasting a perfect home record of 7-0. The Titans, on the other hand, have struggled on the road, which was evident in this matchup. The odds provided by DraftKings indicated a heavy favorite in SMU, with a spread of -21.5 and a moneyline of -4000 for the Mustangs compared to +1600 for the Titans.
In terms of scoring, the Mustangs were relentless, particularly in the second half. They continued to build their lead with a series of impressive plays, including a 2-foot alley-oop dunk by Jermaine O'Neal Jr. and a pair of three-pointers from Sam Walters. The scoring plays in the second half saw SMU extend their lead significantly, culminating in a final score of 110 to 63.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams appeared to field their regular lineups. The conditions were favorable for a high-scoring affair, and the Mustangs took full advantage of their home court.
Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from SMU, as they executed their game plan effectively and showcased their depth and skill. The Titans struggled to keep pace, and the Mustangs' ability to score at will was a key factor in the outcome of the game. Overall, this fixture served as a reminder of SMU's capabilities as they look to continue their strong season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SMU -21.5 | 170.5 o -115 / u -105 | Cal State Fullerton Titans +1600 · SMU Mustangs -4000 |
Leaders
- PointsB.J. Edwards21SMU Mustangs
- AssistsBoopie Miller12SMU Mustangs
- ReboundsSamet Yigitoglu12SMU Mustangs
- PointsJoshua Ward16Cal State Fullerton Titans
- AssistsJoshua Ward7Cal State Fullerton Titans
- ReboundsBryce Cofield7Cal State Fullerton Titans
Recent form
SMU Mustangs
Last 10: 8-2Streak W190.9 scored · 79.7 allowed per game7-0 at home
- W99-82vs Central Arkansas BearsDec 21
- L77-89at LSU TigersDec 14
- W93-80vs Texas A&M AggiesDec 7
- L69-88at Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 4
- W87-81at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 29
- W89-72vs Radford HighlandersNov 25
- W100-69vs Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 22
- W106-60vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 19
- W87-85vs Butler BulldogsNov 15
- W102-91vs Murray State RacersNov 12
Cal State Fullerton Titans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L188.2 scored · 84.3 allowed per game1-4 away
- L89-94at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 21
- W105-86at Denver PioneersDec 13
- W116-66vs Bethesda FlamesDec 11
- L59-69at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsDec 7
- L91-94vs Cal Poly MustangsDec 5
- W83-69vs Pepperdine WavesNov 29
- L93-97at Northern Colorado BearsNov 23
- W88-80vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 22
- L85-103at Portland PilotsNov 22
- L73-85vs Pacific TigersNov 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| 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 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | SMU Mustangs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-62 | 41-77 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 8-32 | 14-31 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 45 |
| Free throws | 15-22 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 29 |
| Assists | 14 | 30 |
| Steals | 7 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 29 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 46 |
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 49 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-68Landon Seaman makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half35-70Samet Yigitoglu makes layup (Boopie Miller assists)
- 2nd Half37-70Bryce Cofield makes layup (Joshua Ward assists)
- 2nd Half39-70Joshua Ward makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-70Joshua Ward makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-73Jermaine O'Neal Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaden Toombs assists)
- 2nd Half41-75Jaden Toombs makes layup (Mitchell Holmes assists)
- 2nd Half42-75Joshua Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-75Joshua Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-75Landon Seaman makes layup (Christian Williams assists)
- 2nd Half46-75Christian Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-75Christian Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-77B.J. Edwards makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-77Davis White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-77Davis White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-78Samet Yigitoglu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-78Joshua Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-78Joshua Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-79Boopie Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-80Boopie Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-83Boopie Miller makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-84B.J. Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-85B.J. Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-85Bryce Cofield makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-88B.J. Edwards makes 23-foot three point jumper (Boopie Miller assists)
- 2nd Half56-88KJ Garris makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Ward assists)
- 2nd Half56-90Samet Yigitoglu makes layup (Jaden Toombs assists)
- 2nd Half59-90KJ Garris makes 27-foot three point jumper (Bryce Cofield assists)
- 2nd Half59-92B.J. Edwards makes layup
- 2nd Half59-94Boopie Miller makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-96Jaden Toombs makes 6-foot hook shot (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half59-98Samet Yigitoglu makes layup (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half60-98KJ Garris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-100Jermaine O'Neal Jr. makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half60-102B.J. Edwards makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half61-102KJ Garris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-105Sam Walters makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mitchell Holmes assists)
- 2nd Half61-108Sam Walters makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jermaine O'Neal Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half61-110Jermaine O'Neal Jr. makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half63-110KJ Garris makes 11-foot jumper (Ben Winker assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours SMU Mustangs, below favours Cal State Fullerton Titans.
Venue
- Moody Coliseum (Dallas)Dallas, TX
- Attendance4584
- OfficialsLee Cassell, Ron Groover, Mark Schnur
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