SMU Mustangs Secure Victory Over Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Moody Coliseum (Dallas)
SMU Mustangs 89, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 81, 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 89-81 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) on February 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs SMU Mustangs?
SMU Mustangs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, the SMU Mustangs defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 89-81. This victory marked an important moment for SMU, who improved their home record to 18-7, while Notre Dame fell to 11-15 overall. The Mustangs had a strong offensive performance, averaging 80.4 points in their last ten games, while the Fighting Irish struggled, averaging only 72.7 points during the same span.
The Mustangs entered the game with a mixed recent form, having won five and lost five of their last ten games. They were coming off a solid win against the Pittsburgh Panthers, where they secured an 86-67 victory. In contrast, Notre Dame faced a challenging stretch, having lost four consecutive games and only winning one of their last ten, which included a narrow defeat to the Florida State Seminoles, 79-82. The Fighting Irish's struggles were evident, as they averaged 76.2 points in their last five games while allowing 81.6 points.
At home, SMU had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, showcasing their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage. In contrast, Notre Dame's away record was a stark 0-5, highlighting their difficulties in securing wins outside of their home venue. The Mustangs had previously faced the Fighting Irish in the 2025 season, where they emerged victorious with a commanding 97-73 win.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players to secure a crucial win in this matchup. The betting market reflected SMU's strong position, with DraftKings listing the Mustangs as 10.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to cover the spread. The total points line was set at 154.5, suggesting an expectation of a high-scoring game.
Conditions during the game were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather impacting play. Fans were treated to an exciting contest, with key moments including multiple scoring plays in the second half that kept the game competitive. Notably, B.J. Edwards played a pivotal role for SMU, contributing crucial free throws that helped seal the victory.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs, with SMU continuing to build momentum as they head toward the latter part of the season while Notre Dame seeks to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SMU -10.5 | 154.5 o -108 / u -112 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish +525 · SMU Mustangs -750 |
Leaders
- PointsJaron Pierre Jr.22SMU Mustangs
- AssistsBoopie Miller7SMU Mustangs
- ReboundsSamet Yigitoglu10SMU Mustangs
- PointsJalen Haralson23Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- AssistsSir Mohammed6Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- ReboundsBrady Koehler6Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Recent form
SMU Mustangs
Last 10: 5-5Streak W180.4 scored · 78.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W86-67at Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 7
- L83-84vs NC State WolfpackFeb 4
- L74-88at Louisville CardinalsJan 31
- W83-80vs Florida State SeminolesJan 24
- W91-79at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 21
- L68-72vs Virginia CavaliersJan 17
- W77-76vs Virginia Tech HokiesJan 15
- L75-82at Duke Blue DevilsJan 10
- L70-74at Clemson TigersJan 8
- W97-83vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 3
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last 10: 1-9Streak L472.7 scored · 81.7 allowed per game0-5 away
- L79-82vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 7
- L65-76at Louisville CardinalsFeb 5
- L72-86at Syracuse OrangeJan 31
- L97-100vs Virginia CavaliersJan 28
- W68-64vs Boston College EaglesJan 24
- L69-91at North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 22
- L76-89at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 17
- L69-81vs Miami HurricanesJan 14
- L61-76vs Clemson TigersJan 10
- L71-72at California Golden BearsJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | SMU Mustangs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-58 | 32-61 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 11-25 | 13-28 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 46 |
| Free throws | 8-14 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 24 |
| Assists | 16 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 4 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-50Corey Washington makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaron Pierre Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half50-50Jalen Haralson makes 4-foot dunk (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half50-52Samet Yigitoglu makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half50-53Samet Yigitoglu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Corey Washington assists)
- 2nd Half50-58Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half50-60Jaden Toombs makes driving layup (Boopie Miller assists)
- 2nd Half50-61Jaden Toombs makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-64Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half53-64Braeden Shrewsberry makes 27-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
- 2nd Half55-64Jalen Haralson makes layup
- 2nd Half55-67Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Boopie Miller assists)
- 2nd Half56-67Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-69Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 0-foot dunk (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-69Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Cole Certa makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half61-72B.J. Edwards makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaron Pierre Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-72Sir Mohammed makes 15-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-74Jaden Toombs makes 5-foot hook shot (Jermaine O'Neal Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half65-74Cole Certa makes driving layup (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half65-76Boopie Miller makes driving layup (Jaron Pierre Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half68-76Brady Koehler makes 22-foot three point jumper (Sir Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half70-76Logan Imes makes driving layup (Brady Koehler assists)
- 2nd Half70-78Jaden Toombs makes 6-foot hook shot (B.J. Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half72-78Cole Certa makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-80Corey Washington makes driving layup (Samet Yigitoglu assists)
- 2nd Half72-81Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half72-82Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half72-83Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half74-83Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-83Braeden Shrewsberry makes 25-foot three pointer (Logan Imes assists)
- 2nd Half77-85Jaron Pierre Jr. makes driving layup (Boopie Miller assists)
- 2nd Half77-86B.J. Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-87B.J. Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-87Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-87Brady Koehler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-87Brady Koehler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-88B.J. Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-89B.J. Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours SMU Mustangs, below favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Venue
- Moody Coliseum (Dallas)Dallas, TX
- Attendance5819
- OfficialsKipp Kissinger, Tony Chiazza, Roger Ayers
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