Saturday, December 3
Berkeley, Calif.
3 p.m.
SMU
vs
Gardner-Webb
SMU Faces Gardner-Webb In Tournament Opener
Dec 2 | Women's Basketball
SMU (5-2) vs. Gardner-Webb (5-2) | Raising the B.A.R Invitational Â
Dec. 3, 2022 – 3 p.m. CT
TV: CAL Live Stream | Ben Ross (PxP) | Kylen Mills (Analyst)
Audio Streaming: John Hendry | SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)
Season Stats | Career Stats | SMU Notes | AAC Notes | Gardner-Webb Notes
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SMU (5-2) at Cal (5-1) | Raising the B.A.R Invitational Â
Dec. 4, 2022 – 3 p.m. CT
TV: Cal Live Stream | Ben Ross (PxP) | Kylen Mills (Analyst)
Radio:Â KAAM 770 AM | John Hendry
Audio Streaming: SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)
Season Stats | Career Stats | SMU Notes | AAC Notes | Cal Notes
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OPENING TIP
    SMU travels to Berkeley, Calif. for the Raising the B.A.R Invitational, hosted by Cal Dec. 3-4. The Mustangs face Gardner-Webb in the opener for both sides Saturday at 3 p.m. CT. SMU concludes the event against the host Bears at 3 p.m. CT Sunday. Cal takes on Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday at 1 p.m. CT.
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ABOUT THE B.A.R. INVITATIONAL
    What was previously known as the Cal Classic, an annual tournament that started in 1978, was re-branded by Cal head coach Charmin Smith to the Raising The B.A.R. Invitational in order to is to elevate the voices, stories and people in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging space. The purpose of the event is to shine a light on the fact that Black female coaches are a highly underrepresented group among women's DI college basketball programs and put on an event that highlights them.
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GETTING DEFENSIVE
    The Mustangs held six of their seven opponents below 60 points - including five straight - with every team except Oklahoma failing to reach their season average against SMU. The lone loss when holding a team below 60 points occurred at Baylor, a 3-point setback. SMU held five of its seven opponents to their lowest scoring output of the season through Nov. 30
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Opponent                               PPG All Games                     PPG - SMU                Points Against SMU
Alabama State                                  45.3                                     47.3                                      39
Oklahoma                                          89.9                                     88.7                                      97
Baylor                                                75.3                                     78.2                                      58
TAMU - Commerce                           67.8                                     70.0                                      57
LA Tech                                             67.0                                     68.3                                      59
Oral Roberts                                      77.1                                     80.3                                      55
Arkansas-Pine Bluff                          58.5                                     61.2                                      45
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LAST TIME OUT
    SMU held Arkansas-Pine Bluff without a field goal for 13 minutes and eight seconds en route to a 74-45 victory at Moody Coliseum Tuesday. The Mustangs outscored UAPB 34-9 during the stretch. Full Recap
    SMU converted 22 of 24 at the free-throw line.
    Jasmine Smith scored point 1,000 of her career with five seconds left in the third quarter.
        She led the team with 19 points, three assists and three blocks.
    Tamia Jones totaled 13 points, while adding a team-high three assists and three steals.                  Â
    Savannah Wilkinson and Jessica Peterson each added 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
    Reagan Bradley joined Smith and Jones with a trio of assists.
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TALE OF THE TAPE - SMU v. GARDNER-WEBB
                                                PPG         RPG         APG         FG%         3P%         FT%
MUSTANGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 71.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 33.9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 75.0
RUNNIN' BULLDOGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 74.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 35.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 39.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 67.2
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PROBABLE STARTERS
SMU: Reagan Bradley, Chantae Embry, Tamia Jones, Jasmine Smith, Savannah Wilkinson
GWU: Lauren Bevis, Laken Cox, Ki'Ari Cain, Alasia Smith Jhessyka Williams
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SERIES HISTORY v. GARDNER-WEBB
All-Time Record: 1-0 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â H: 0-0 A: 0-0 N: 1-0
Dec. 20, 2016                          San Juan, Puerto Rico                                                                   W, 69-61
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TALE OF THE TAPE - SMU at CAL
                                                PPG         RPG         APG         FG%         3P%         FT%
MUSTANGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 71.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 70.7
BEARSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 75.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 39.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15.8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 45.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 34.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 69.2
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PROBABLE STARTERS
SMU: Reagan Bradley, Chantae Embry, Tamia Jones, Jasmine Smith, Savannah Wilkinson
CAL: Jada Curry, Evelien Lutje Schipolt, Kemery Martin, Leilani McIntosh, Peanut TuiteleÂ
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SERIES HISTORY v. CAL
All-Time Record:2-0 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â H: 1-0 A: 1-0 N: 0-0
Dec. 28, 1993                                           Moody Coliseum                                                     W, 81-76
Dec. 29, 1988                                            Berkeley, Calif.                                                       W, 92-85
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UP NEXT
The Mustangs return to Moody Coliseum and Dec. 7, when they host North Texas at 4 p.m.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES
AMIRAH ABDUR-RAHIM
    •  Tallied two rebounds, two blocks, an assist and steal in four minutes against UAPB.
    •  Made season debut with two points, three rebounds against Texas A& M - Commerce.
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PAIGE BAYLISS
    •  Recorded four rebounds, two blocks, two steals and three assists against UAPB.
    •  Netted eight points, three rebounds, one steal and a block at Oral Roberts
    •  Tallied three blocks, five boards at Baylor.
    •  Secured four boards and added six points in the season-opening win.
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REAGAN BRADLEY
    •  Played 11 minutes, grabbing three boards and dropping two dimes against UAPB.
    •  Registered 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a block at Oral Roberts.
    •  Inked 17 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals against LA Tech.
    •  Recorded 15 points in the win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Tallied 11 points five rebound and a season-high five assists at Baylor.
    •  Grabbed a season-high five rebounds at Oklahoma and Baylor.
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ELLA BROW
    •  Netted seven points, two rebounds and an assist against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Handed out three assists, with a rebound and steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Tallied 12 points against Texas A&M - Commerce - first-career double-digit game.
    •  Grabbed a season-high three boards in loss at No. 15/16 Oklahoma.
    •  Made collegiate debut in season-opening win over Alabama State.
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TYMBERLIN Criswell
    •  Recorded four points in seven minutes against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Netted six points, two boards, two steals and a block against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Tallied two points, one rebound and two steals against Alabama State.
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CHANTAE EMBRY
    •  Finished with four points and three rebounds against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Posted 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block at Oral Roberts.
    •  Totaled five points and three rebounds against LA Tech.
    •  Registered nine points, five boards and two blocks against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Recorded first-career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds at Baylor.
    •  Tallied 20 points, a career-high, with four rebounds at Oklahoma.
    •  Dropped in 16 points, with nine rebounds in her Mustang debut.
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TAMIA JONES
    •  Recorded 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals against UAPB.
    •  Totaled five points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks at Oral Roberts.
    •  Dropped in seven points, four rebounds and a steal against LA Tech.
    •  Finished with 13 points, two boards and three steals against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Netted nine points, two boards and a block in season opener.
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ZOE MANNING
    •  Grabbed one rebound in three minutes of action against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Collected a rebound against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Made debut against Alabama State, with one rebound and one block.
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JIYA PERRY
    •  Totaled seven points, two rebounds an assist and steal against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Finished with four points and three rebounds in win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
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JESSICA PETERSON
    •  Totaled 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal against UAPB.
        •  Matched career highs in points and rebounds.
    •  Recorded three points, three boards, an assist and a steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Netted five points, four rebounds, one block and steal against LA Tech.
    •  Tallied five points and an assist at Oklahoma.
    •  Dropped in 10, with eight rebounds, a block and two steals in season opener.
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TK PITTS
    •  Finished with two points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Netted two points and two rebounds against LA Tech.
    •  Added four points, four rebounds and an assist against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Finished with two points, five rebounds and a steal at Baylor.
    •  Tallied four points and two rebounds at Oklahoma.
    •  Made career-debut in season opener against Alabama State, with 11 points, six boards, three assists and three steals.
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ZARIA Rufus
    •  Totaled two points and six rebounds at Oklahoma.
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JASMINE SMITH
    -  Needs 47 rebounds and 86 assists to reach 500 in her career.
    •  Eclipsed 1,000 points in her career with 19 against UAPB.
        •  She added two rebounds, three assist, three blocks and a steal.       Â
    •  Posted 14 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists at Oral Roberts.
    •  Led the team with 21 points against LA Tech, with a rebound, block and steal.
    •  Tallied eight points, four steals, three assists and two blocks against A&M - Commerce.
    •  Notched 12 points, five boards, four assists and a steal at No.17 Baylor.
    •  Tallied 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block at No. 15/16 Oklahoma.
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SAVANNAH Wilkinson
    -  Unanimous Preseason All-American Conference First Team Selection
    •  Recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals against UAPB.
    •  Posted six points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals at Oral Roberts.
    •  Recorded six points, surpassing 600 in her career, with seven rebounds, eclipsing 500 in her career in win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Netted a double-double at Oklahoma with 12 points, 11 rebounds.
    •  Tallied a double-double against Alabama State with 12 points, 11 rebounds.
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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Going into the 2022-23 campaign, SMU finds itself predicted to finish third in the AAC standings, just behind league frontrunners South Florida and Houston. The team has a unanimous preseason all-conference first-team selection in Savannah Wilkinson and a lot of momentum to build on after finishing fifth in the league last year and making the WNIT for the first time since 2017.
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EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH
It is easy to understand why outsiders would have higher opinions coming into this season. SMU returns eight players who saw significant playing time, including regular starters Wilkinson, Jasmine Smith and Reagan Bradley. Additionally, the team gets reinforcements from transfers like Chantae Embry (Texas Tech) and Jessica Peterson (Fresno State) and a strong four-player freshman class. Not only was SMU picked to finish near the top of the AAC, but the Mustangs received a vote in the preseason USA Today/Coaches Top 25 poll.
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BUILDING ON YEAR ONE
After finishing 14-15 overall last year and 7-7 in the AAC, Wilson is ready to see how competitive her squad can be. The season begins Nov. 7 inside Moody Coliseum against Alabama State. Shortly after that, the nonconference slate amps up quickly with dates against preseason ranked foes in No. 15 Oklahoma (November 11) and No. 18 Baylor (November 15) in back-to-back games, along with California (December 4) and Texas A&M (December 18) down the road.
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Those outings will provide bigger tests but will also be opportunities for the Mustangs to prove that the preseason praise was well-deserved.
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BOLD: Big Opportunities Live in Dallas
As part of its goal of Shaping Champions and preparing students for life, SMU Athletics proudly announces the addition of its BOLD (Big Opportunities Live in Dallas) Program to its suite of student-athlete development tools, with the goal of helping student-athletes navigate and capitalize on new Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) legislation.
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BOLD will provide SMU student-athletes with the means to navigate the evolving NIL landscape. The BOLD program will incorporate INFLCR, a comprehensive NIL education and compliance solution, and campus resources from the Cox School of Business, the Dedman School of Law, and the Meadows School of the Arts.
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Dec. 3, 2022 – 3 p.m. CT
TV: CAL Live Stream | Ben Ross (PxP) | Kylen Mills (Analyst)
Audio Streaming: John Hendry | SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)
Season Stats | Career Stats | SMU Notes | AAC Notes | Gardner-Webb Notes
Gameday Central | Live Stats | Ticket Info | Directions & Parking
SMU Digital Program | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
SMU Notes | AAC Notes | Gardner-Webb Notes
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SMU (5-2) at Cal (5-1) | Raising the B.A.R Invitational Â
Dec. 4, 2022 – 3 p.m. CT
TV: Cal Live Stream | Ben Ross (PxP) | Kylen Mills (Analyst)
Radio:Â KAAM 770 AM | John Hendry
Audio Streaming: SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)
Season Stats | Career Stats | SMU Notes | AAC Notes | Cal Notes
Gameday Central | Live Stats | Ticket Info | Directions & Parking
SMU Digital Program | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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OPENING TIP
    SMU travels to Berkeley, Calif. for the Raising the B.A.R Invitational, hosted by Cal Dec. 3-4. The Mustangs face Gardner-Webb in the opener for both sides Saturday at 3 p.m. CT. SMU concludes the event against the host Bears at 3 p.m. CT Sunday. Cal takes on Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday at 1 p.m. CT.
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ABOUT THE B.A.R. INVITATIONAL
    What was previously known as the Cal Classic, an annual tournament that started in 1978, was re-branded by Cal head coach Charmin Smith to the Raising The B.A.R. Invitational in order to is to elevate the voices, stories and people in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging space. The purpose of the event is to shine a light on the fact that Black female coaches are a highly underrepresented group among women's DI college basketball programs and put on an event that highlights them.
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GETTING DEFENSIVE
    The Mustangs held six of their seven opponents below 60 points - including five straight - with every team except Oklahoma failing to reach their season average against SMU. The lone loss when holding a team below 60 points occurred at Baylor, a 3-point setback. SMU held five of its seven opponents to their lowest scoring output of the season through Nov. 30
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Opponent                               PPG All Games                     PPG - SMU                Points Against SMU
Alabama State                                  45.3                                     47.3                                      39
Oklahoma                                          89.9                                     88.7                                      97
Baylor                                                75.3                                     78.2                                      58
TAMU - Commerce                           67.8                                     70.0                                      57
LA Tech                                             67.0                                     68.3                                      59
Oral Roberts                                      77.1                                     80.3                                      55
Arkansas-Pine Bluff                          58.5                                     61.2                                      45
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Bold = SMU held opponent to their lowest point total of the season
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LAST TIME OUT
    SMU held Arkansas-Pine Bluff without a field goal for 13 minutes and eight seconds en route to a 74-45 victory at Moody Coliseum Tuesday. The Mustangs outscored UAPB 34-9 during the stretch. Full Recap
    SMU converted 22 of 24 at the free-throw line.
    Jasmine Smith scored point 1,000 of her career with five seconds left in the third quarter.
        She led the team with 19 points, three assists and three blocks.
    Tamia Jones totaled 13 points, while adding a team-high three assists and three steals.                  Â
    Savannah Wilkinson and Jessica Peterson each added 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
    Reagan Bradley joined Smith and Jones with a trio of assists.
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TALE OF THE TAPE - SMU v. GARDNER-WEBB
                                                PPG         RPG         APG         FG%         3P%         FT%
MUSTANGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 71.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 33.9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 75.0
RUNNIN' BULLDOGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 74.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 35.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 39.6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 67.2
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PROBABLE STARTERS
SMU: Reagan Bradley, Chantae Embry, Tamia Jones, Jasmine Smith, Savannah Wilkinson
GWU: Lauren Bevis, Laken Cox, Ki'Ari Cain, Alasia Smith Jhessyka Williams
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SERIES HISTORY v. GARDNER-WEBB
All-Time Record: 1-0 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â H: 0-0 A: 0-0 N: 1-0
Dec. 20, 2016                          San Juan, Puerto Rico                                                                   W, 69-61
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TALE OF THE TAPE - SMU at CAL
                                                PPG         RPG         APG         FG%         3P%         FT%
MUSTANGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 71.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 43.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 70.7
BEARSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 75.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 39.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15.8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 45.0Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 34.7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 69.2
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PROBABLE STARTERS
SMU: Reagan Bradley, Chantae Embry, Tamia Jones, Jasmine Smith, Savannah Wilkinson
CAL: Jada Curry, Evelien Lutje Schipolt, Kemery Martin, Leilani McIntosh, Peanut TuiteleÂ
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SERIES HISTORY v. CAL
All-Time Record:2-0 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â H: 1-0 A: 1-0 N: 0-0
Dec. 28, 1993                                           Moody Coliseum                                                     W, 81-76
Dec. 29, 1988                                            Berkeley, Calif.                                                       W, 92-85
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UP NEXT
The Mustangs return to Moody Coliseum and Dec. 7, when they host North Texas at 4 p.m.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES
AMIRAH ABDUR-RAHIM
    •  Tallied two rebounds, two blocks, an assist and steal in four minutes against UAPB.
    •  Made season debut with two points, three rebounds against Texas A& M - Commerce.
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PAIGE BAYLISS
    •  Recorded four rebounds, two blocks, two steals and three assists against UAPB.
    •  Netted eight points, three rebounds, one steal and a block at Oral Roberts
    •  Tallied three blocks, five boards at Baylor.
    •  Secured four boards and added six points in the season-opening win.
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REAGAN BRADLEY
    •  Played 11 minutes, grabbing three boards and dropping two dimes against UAPB.
    •  Registered 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a block at Oral Roberts.
    •  Inked 17 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals against LA Tech.
    •  Recorded 15 points in the win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Tallied 11 points five rebound and a season-high five assists at Baylor.
    •  Grabbed a season-high five rebounds at Oklahoma and Baylor.
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ELLA BROW
    •  Netted seven points, two rebounds and an assist against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Handed out three assists, with a rebound and steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Tallied 12 points against Texas A&M - Commerce - first-career double-digit game.
    •  Grabbed a season-high three boards in loss at No. 15/16 Oklahoma.
    •  Made collegiate debut in season-opening win over Alabama State.
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TYMBERLIN Criswell
    •  Recorded four points in seven minutes against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Netted six points, two boards, two steals and a block against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Tallied two points, one rebound and two steals against Alabama State.
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CHANTAE EMBRY
    •  Finished with four points and three rebounds against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Posted 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block at Oral Roberts.
    •  Totaled five points and three rebounds against LA Tech.
    •  Registered nine points, five boards and two blocks against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Recorded first-career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds at Baylor.
    •  Tallied 20 points, a career-high, with four rebounds at Oklahoma.
    •  Dropped in 16 points, with nine rebounds in her Mustang debut.
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TAMIA JONES
    •  Recorded 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals against UAPB.
    •  Totaled five points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks at Oral Roberts.
    •  Dropped in seven points, four rebounds and a steal against LA Tech.
    •  Finished with 13 points, two boards and three steals against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Netted nine points, two boards and a block in season opener.
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ZOE MANNING
    •  Grabbed one rebound in three minutes of action against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Collected a rebound against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Made debut against Alabama State, with one rebound and one block.
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JIYA PERRY
    •  Totaled seven points, two rebounds an assist and steal against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
    •  Finished with four points and three rebounds in win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
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JESSICA PETERSON
    •  Totaled 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal against UAPB.
        •  Matched career highs in points and rebounds.
    •  Recorded three points, three boards, an assist and a steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Netted five points, four rebounds, one block and steal against LA Tech.
    •  Tallied five points and an assist at Oklahoma.
    •  Dropped in 10, with eight rebounds, a block and two steals in season opener.
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TK PITTS
    •  Finished with two points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal at Oral Roberts.
    •  Netted two points and two rebounds against LA Tech.
    •  Added four points, four rebounds and an assist against Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Finished with two points, five rebounds and a steal at Baylor.
    •  Tallied four points and two rebounds at Oklahoma.
    •  Made career-debut in season opener against Alabama State, with 11 points, six boards, three assists and three steals.
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ZARIA Rufus
    •  Totaled two points and six rebounds at Oklahoma.
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JASMINE SMITH
    -  Needs 47 rebounds and 86 assists to reach 500 in her career.
    •  Eclipsed 1,000 points in her career with 19 against UAPB.
        •  She added two rebounds, three assist, three blocks and a steal.       Â
    •  Posted 14 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists at Oral Roberts.
    •  Led the team with 21 points against LA Tech, with a rebound, block and steal.
    •  Tallied eight points, four steals, three assists and two blocks against A&M - Commerce.
    •  Notched 12 points, five boards, four assists and a steal at No.17 Baylor.
    •  Tallied 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block at No. 15/16 Oklahoma.
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SAVANNAH Wilkinson
    -  Unanimous Preseason All-American Conference First Team Selection
    •  Recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals against UAPB.
    •  Posted six points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals at Oral Roberts.
    •  Recorded six points, surpassing 600 in her career, with seven rebounds, eclipsing 500 in her career in win over Texas A&M - Commerce.
    •  Netted a double-double at Oklahoma with 12 points, 11 rebounds.
    •  Tallied a double-double against Alabama State with 12 points, 11 rebounds.
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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Going into the 2022-23 campaign, SMU finds itself predicted to finish third in the AAC standings, just behind league frontrunners South Florida and Houston. The team has a unanimous preseason all-conference first-team selection in Savannah Wilkinson and a lot of momentum to build on after finishing fifth in the league last year and making the WNIT for the first time since 2017.
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EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH
It is easy to understand why outsiders would have higher opinions coming into this season. SMU returns eight players who saw significant playing time, including regular starters Wilkinson, Jasmine Smith and Reagan Bradley. Additionally, the team gets reinforcements from transfers like Chantae Embry (Texas Tech) and Jessica Peterson (Fresno State) and a strong four-player freshman class. Not only was SMU picked to finish near the top of the AAC, but the Mustangs received a vote in the preseason USA Today/Coaches Top 25 poll.
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BUILDING ON YEAR ONE
After finishing 14-15 overall last year and 7-7 in the AAC, Wilson is ready to see how competitive her squad can be. The season begins Nov. 7 inside Moody Coliseum against Alabama State. Shortly after that, the nonconference slate amps up quickly with dates against preseason ranked foes in No. 15 Oklahoma (November 11) and No. 18 Baylor (November 15) in back-to-back games, along with California (December 4) and Texas A&M (December 18) down the road.
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Those outings will provide bigger tests but will also be opportunities for the Mustangs to prove that the preseason praise was well-deserved.
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BOLD: Big Opportunities Live in Dallas
As part of its goal of Shaping Champions and preparing students for life, SMU Athletics proudly announces the addition of its BOLD (Big Opportunities Live in Dallas) Program to its suite of student-athlete development tools, with the goal of helping student-athletes navigate and capitalize on new Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) legislation.
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BOLD will provide SMU student-athletes with the means to navigate the evolving NIL landscape. The BOLD program will incorporate INFLCR, a comprehensive NIL education and compliance solution, and campus resources from the Cox School of Business, the Dedman School of Law, and the Meadows School of the Arts.
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