NCAAB · Final

SMU Mustangs Defeat Pittsburgh Panthers 86-67

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Petersen Events Center

SMU Mustangs 86, Pittsburgh Panthers 67, 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 SMU Mustangs vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

SMU Mustangs beat Pittsburgh Panthers 86-67 at Petersen Events Center on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in SMU Mustangs vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

SMU Mustangs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the SMU Mustangs triumphed over the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 86-67. This game, held at the Petersen Events Center, showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, particularly in light of their recent performances. The Mustangs came into the game with a solid away record of 16-7, while the Panthers struggled with a home record of 9-15. The Mustangs' victory further emphasized their dominance, as they had previously defeated the Panthers 83-63 in their only prior meeting during the 2025 season.

Analyzing the recent form, the Panthers had a disappointing record of 2-8 in their last ten games, extending their losing streak to two. They averaged 67.0 points scored per game while allowing 75.0 points. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, with an average score of 62.6 points for and 70.4 points against. In contrast, the Mustangs had a more balanced recent performance, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they too faced challenges, losing their last two contests. The Mustangs averaged 82.8 points scored and 78.1 points allowed during this stretch, indicating their offensive capabilities despite recent setbacks.

At home, the Panthers had a record of 1-4 in their last five games, while the Mustangs managed a 4-2 record in their away games. This disparity highlighted the Mustangs' ability to perform well on the road, which they demonstrated in this matchup. The odds provided by DraftKings before the game indicated that SMU was favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The moneyline odds reflected the Mustangs at -205 and the Panthers at +170.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they were fielding their usual lineups. The conditions in which the game was played were not detailed, but the venue, Petersen Events Center, is known for its home-court advantage, which the Panthers were unable to capitalize on.

As the game unfolded, the Mustangs displayed their offensive prowess, with significant contributions from their key players. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted their ability to extend their lead, with Cameron Corhen making crucial free throws and Jaden Toombs hitting a floating jump shot that pushed the score to 84-61. The Panthers struggled to keep pace, managing only a few points in response as the Mustangs maintained their dominance.

Overall, the Mustangs' victory over the Panthers not only reflected their current form but also served as a reminder of the challenges the Panthers face this season. With the Mustangs' ability to score and their strong away record, they proved to be a formidable opponent, while the Panthers will need to regroup and address their shortcomings moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SMU -4.5	147.5 o -108 / u -112	SMU Mustangs -205 · Pittsburgh Panthers +170

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Leaders

PointsCameron Corhen15Pittsburgh Panthers
AssistsDamarco Minor5Pittsburgh Panthers
ReboundsBarry Dunning Jr.7Pittsburgh Panthers
PointsJaron Pierre Jr.21SMU Mustangs
AssistsBoopie Miller9SMU Mustangs
ReboundsSamet Yigitoglu8SMU Mustangs

Recent form

Pittsburgh Panthers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L267 scored · 75 allowed per game1-4 at home

L47-67at Virginia CavaliersFeb 4
L52-63at Clemson TigersJan 31
W80-76vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 27
L72-81vs NC State WolfpackJan 24
L62-65at Boston College EaglesJan 22
L59-100vs Louisville CardinalsJan 18
W89-66at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 15
L72-83vs Syracuse OrangeJan 10
L68-73vs Clemson TigersJan 3
L69-76at Miami HurricanesDec 31

SMU Mustangs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L282.8 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-3 away

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
W110-63vs Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 28

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	SMU Mustangs	Pittsburgh Panthers
Field goals	32-56	22-61
Field goal %	57	36
Three-pointers	9-21	8-33
Three-point %	43	24
Free throws	13-17	15-19
Free throw %	76	79
Rebounds	34	35
Offensive rebounds	8	15
Defensive rebounds	26	20
Assists	20	15
Steals	9	3
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	10
Fast-break points	25	9
Points in the paint	44	26
Fouls	15	15
Largest lead	24	6
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	66	26

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-36Damarco Minor makes driving layup
2nd Half48-36Boopie Miller makes driving layup
2nd Half48-38Cameron Corhen makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Omari Witherspoon assists)
2nd Half50-38Samet Yigitoglu makes layup (B.J. Edwards assists)
2nd Half52-38Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 3-foot dunk (Boopie Miller assists)
2nd Half52-41Barry Dunning Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Omari Witherspoon assists)
2nd Half54-41Jaden Toombs makes layup (Boopie Miller assists)
2nd Half57-41Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (B.J. Edwards assists)
2nd Half58-41Boopie Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-41Boopie Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-41Jaron Pierre Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half61-44Omari Witherspoon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half63-44B.J. Edwards makes driving layup
2nd Half63-46Cameron Corhen makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half63-49Nojus Indrusaitis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half65-49Jaden Toombs makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half65-51Roman Siulepa makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half67-51Boopie Miller makes driving layup
2nd Half67-53Nojus Indrusaitis makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-53Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Boopie Miller assists)
2nd Half70-54Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-56Cameron Corhen makes 5-foot hook shot (Nojus Indrusaitis assists)
2nd Half73-56B.J. Davis-Ray makes 23-foot three point jumper (Boopie Miller assists)
2nd Half73-57Damarco Minor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-58Damarco Minor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-58Boopie Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper (Corey Washington assists)
2nd Half77-58B.J. Davis-Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-58B.J. Davis-Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-58Boopie Miller makes driving layup
2nd Half81-58Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-58Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-60Cameron Corhen makes driving layup
2nd Half82-61Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half84-61Jaden Toombs makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Boopie Miller assists)
2nd Half84-62Kieran Mullen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-63Kieran Mullen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-63Sam Walters makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half86-64Macari Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half86-65Macari Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-67Roman Siulepa makes layup (Omari Witherspoon assists)