NCAAB · Final

SMU Mustangs Defeat Tarleton State Texans 96-76

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Moody Coliseum (Dallas)

SMU Mustangs 96, Tarleton State Texans 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tarleton State Texans vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs beat Tarleton State Texans 96-76 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) on November 3, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the SMU Mustangs triumphed over the Tarleton State Texans with a final score of 96-76 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these teams in the current season, with SMU having previously won their first encounter 96-62 on November 5, 2024.

The Mustangs entered this game with a home record of 1-0 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 73.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 70.3 points. In their last five games, they averaged 68.2 points scored and 66.8 points allowed. The Texans, on the other hand, came into the game with an away record of 0-1 and a more challenging recent form of 3-7 in their last ten games, currently on a three-game losing streak. They averaged 60.1 points scored and 67.1 points allowed during this period, with their last five games showing an average of 57.8 points scored and 62.6 points allowed.

The Mustangs showcased their offensive prowess throughout the game, with key scoring plays in the second half, including a dunk by Andy Sigiscar and a layup from B.J. Edwards, which contributed to their commanding lead. Boopie Miller also made significant contributions with free throws that helped extend the Mustangs' advantage. As the game progressed, SMU maintained control, with their final score of 96 reflecting their strong performance.

In terms of home and away performance, SMU's home record stands at 3-2 in their last five games, while Tarleton State struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-5 in their last five contests. This disparity was evident in the game, as the Mustangs capitalized on their home advantage.

Injuries were not mentioned in the provided facts, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters for this contest. The game was played under standard conditions at Moody Coliseum, which has been a familiar venue for the Mustangs.

The betting market reflected a strong belief in the Mustangs' chances, with a final home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win. This confidence was validated by their performance on the court.

Overall, the game demonstrated the Mustangs' capability to dominate at home, and their scoring efficiency was a critical factor in their victory over the Texans. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how both teams adjust in their upcoming fixtures, especially as the Mustangs look to build on this momentum.

Leaders

PointsJaron Pierre Jr.21SMU Mustangs
AssistsBoopie Miller5SMU Mustangs
ReboundsSamet Yigitoglu8SMU Mustangs
PointsDior Johnson23Tarleton State Texans
AssistsFreddy Hicks5Tarleton State Texans
ReboundsChris Mpaka6Tarleton State Texans

Recent form

SMU Mustangs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L173.7 scored · 70.3 allowed per game3-2 at home

L54-57at Clemson TigersMar 14
W73-53vs Syracuse OrangeMar 13
L69-76at Florida State SeminolesMar 8
W77-75vs Syracuse OrangeMar 5
L68-73at Stanford CardinalMar 1
W81-77at California Golden BearsFeb 27
L69-79vs Clemson TigersFeb 22
W97-73at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 20
L66-77vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 15
W83-63vs Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 12

Tarleton State Texans

Last 10: 3-7Streak L360.1 scored · 67.1 allowed per game0-5 away

L51-55at California Baptist LancersMar 14
L66-71vs Utah Valley WolverinesMar 9
L48-68at California Baptist LancersMar 7
W67-52vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 28
L57-67at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 23
W67-64vs Seattle U RedhawksFeb 16
L60-64vs Grand Canyon LopesFeb 14
L56-81at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 8
L54-91at Seattle U RedhawksFeb 7
W75-58vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 2

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13
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	Tarleton State Texans	SMU Mustangs
Field goals	20-51	28-50
Field goal %	39	56
Three-pointers	7-18	7-18
Three-point %	39	39
Free throws	29-35	33-42
Free throw %	83	79
Rebounds	30	31
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	20	23
Assists	12	13
Steals	5	6
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	16
Fast-break points	13	11
Points in the paint	22	30
Fouls	30	24
Largest lead	2	20

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-63Chris Mpaka made Dunk. Assisted by Dior Johnson.
2nd Half56-63Dior Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Mpaka.
2nd Half56-64Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-65Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-65Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-65Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-68Corey Washington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half60-68AJ Dent Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half60-70Corey Washington made Layup.
2nd Half60-71Corey Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-71Dior Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Dormu.
2nd Half63-73B.J. Edwards made Jumper.
2nd Half63-74B.J. Edwards made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-74Freddy Hicks made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-74Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-74Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-74Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-74Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-74Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-75Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-76Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-78Jermaine O'Neal Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
2nd Half70-78Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-78Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-80Corey Washington made Jumper.
2nd Half72-80Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-81Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-82Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-83Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-84Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-85Samet Yigitoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-87Corey Washington made Layup.
2nd Half74-87Andy Sigiscar made Dunk. Assisted by DJ Dormu.
2nd Half74-89B.J. Edwards made Layup.
2nd Half74-90Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-91Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-92Jaron Pierre Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-94Mitchell Holmes made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
2nd Half76-94Dior Johnson made Layup. Assisted by DJ Dormu.
2nd Half76-96Corey Washington made Two Point Tip Shot.