Sunday, January 5
Dallas, Texas
3 p.m.
SMU
6-7,0-1AAC
42
vs
80
No. 1 Connecticut
12-0,3-0AAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 19 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 80 |
| SMU | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 42 |
Mustangs Lose Conference Opener To Top-Ranked UConn
Jan 5 | Women's Basketball
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DALLAS (SMU) - SMU fell in the conference opener to No. 1 UConn, 80-42, inside Moody Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.
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The top-ranked Huskies (12-0, 3-0 AAC) led all the way thanks to a strong effort from Christyn Williams who scored a game-high 21 points. SMU trailed by 10 after the first quarter but allowed 30 points to UConn in the second quarter and trailed by 27 at the half. The Mustangs defense had a stronger second half, limiting UConn to a 31-20 advantage.
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SMU (6-7, 0-1 AAC) was led by Amber Bacon with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Bacon chipped in seven boards and three assists on the day. Reagan Bradley reached 11 points while also grabbing three steals.
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Johnasia Cash had another strong day on the glass with her eighth double-digit rebound game of the season. She finished with 11 boards, two points, two steals.
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Next up, the Mustangs travel for a two-game road trip. SMU faces ECU on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for the conference road opener before taking on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
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DALLAS (SMU) - SMU fell in the conference opener to No. 1 UConn, 80-42, inside Moody Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.
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The top-ranked Huskies (12-0, 3-0 AAC) led all the way thanks to a strong effort from Christyn Williams who scored a game-high 21 points. SMU trailed by 10 after the first quarter but allowed 30 points to UConn in the second quarter and trailed by 27 at the half. The Mustangs defense had a stronger second half, limiting UConn to a 31-20 advantage.
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SMU (6-7, 0-1 AAC) was led by Amber Bacon with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Bacon chipped in seven boards and three assists on the day. Reagan Bradley reached 11 points while also grabbing three steals.
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Johnasia Cash had another strong day on the glass with her eighth double-digit rebound game of the season. She finished with 11 boards, two points, two steals.
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Next up, the Mustangs travel for a two-game road trip. SMU faces ECU on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for the conference road opener before taking on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
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Players Mentioned
Guard
/ Women's Basketball
Guard
/ Women's Basketball
Forward
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
UConn
SMU
FG%
.485
.298
3FG%
.435
.500
FT%
.667
.357
RB
42
37
TO
14
22
STL
12
6
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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