Jaden Toombs anchored a dominant SMU offense that dismantled Prairie View A&M 98-63 on Tuesday night in Dallas. The senior forward was highly efficient, scoring 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting while grabbing nine rebounds and recording three steals. Toombs was joined by Jermaine O’Neal Jr., who contributed 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, six rebounds, and two steals. The Mustangs (3-0) controlled the game from the opening tip, opening with an 11-2 run and never trailing for more than 1:06 of the contest.
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SMU’s offensive execution was precise, shooting 51% from the field and converting 60% of their possessions into points. The team’s ability to strike repeatedly kept Prairie View (2-2) at bay, highlighted by a 12-0 run to start the second half that stretched the lead to 28 points. By the end of the third quarter, the Mustangs had built a 42-point cushion, capping off a performance that included runs of 8 and 11 points. Rowan Brumbaugh and Jakub Szumert each added 11 points, while Szumert and Oziyah Sellers provided crucial interior presence with six rebounds apiece.
For Prairie View A&M, the loss was defined by a lack of offensive balance and defensive struggles. The Panthers were held to just 35% shooting and relied almost entirely on Anthony Gause, who tallied a team-high 26 points. Gause was the only Prairie View player in double figures, also contributing four assists and four blocks. Despite his individual effort, the Panthers could not match SMU’s depth or shooting efficiency, resulting in a decisive defeat that leaves them at 2-2 on the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
