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DALLAS -- — Keon Ambrose-Hylton had 14 points in SMU's 90-53 victory against Western Illinois on Wednesday night.

Ambrose-Hylton added five rebounds for the Mustangs (2-0). Jalen Smith scored 14 points while going 5 of 7 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Samuell Williamson had 12 points and was 5 of 10 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free throw line.

SMU recorded 17 steals to tie for the third-most in program history. B.J. Edwards had a career-best five steals as well as career highs in points (8), rebounds (9) and assists (9). 

The Leathernecks (0-2) were led in scoring by Ryan Myers, who finished with 12 points. Western Illinois also got 10 points from James Dent Jr.. In addition, Rodrick Payne had six points and three blocks.

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SMU Postgame Notes – November 8, 2023

• SMU 90, Western Illinois 53
• SMU (2-0), WIU (0-2)
• David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas

 
UPCOMING GAMES

• Lamar – Thursday, November 9 – 7 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Radio: KAAM 770 AM | SMU Mobile App
• [15/19] Texas A&M – Tuesday, November 14 – 7 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Radio: KAAM 770 AM | SMU Mobile App

NOTES

• Starters: #0 B.J. Edwards (G, So.), #2 Jalen Smith (G, Jr.), #3 Chuck Harris (G, Sr.), #10 Samuell Williamson (F, Sr.), #22 Keon Ambrose-Hylton (F, Sr.)
• SMU had 4 in double figures
  • Keon Ambrose-Hylton (14), Zhuric Phelps (11 - 11^th straight game with 10+), Jalen Smith (14 - career high), Samuell Williamson (11)
  • 12 different Mustangs scored
• SMU had 17 steals after recording 13 in the season opener vs SAGU
  • Team-high 5 by B.J. Edwards (also career high), 3 each for Zhuric Phelps and Chuck Harris
  • 7 different Mustangs had at least one steal
  • That is T-3^rd in SMU history
    • SMU Single-Game Steals
      • 19, Ark-Pine Bluff, 12-20-2004
      • 18, [15] Tulsa, 3-4-2000
      • 17, Houston Baptist,12-2-2020
      • 17, Western Illinois, 11-8-2023
• SMU led 48-22 at halftime and won by 90-53
  • Largest halftime lead since 50-20 vs Northwestern State 11/15/2021 (W, 95-48)
  • Largest win since 95-48 vs Northwestern State 11/15/2021
• SMU held WIU to 30.9% on FGs
• B.J. Edwards had career highs of 8 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals in his first career start
• SMU outrebounded WIU 48-38
  • Tyreek Smith and B.J. Edwards each had a team-high 9 boards
• SMU hit 9 threes – Jalen Smith 4-6

 
ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES

• Keon Ambrose-Hylton (#22, F, Sr.)
  • 14 points – 3^rd career double-figure game
  • 5 rebounds
• B.J. Edwards (#0, G, So.)
  • Career-highs of 8 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds and 5 steals
• Zhuric Phelps (#1, Jr., G)
  • 11 points, 11^th straight game in double figures
• Jalen Smith (#2, G, Jr.)
  • Career-high 14 points - 6^th career double-figure scoring game
  • 4-6 3 FGs (career-high 4 3FGs made)
• Tyreek Smith (#12, F, Sr.)
  • 9 points and 9 rebounds, 2 blocks
  • 9+ rebounds in 6 of past 7 games including both this season
  • 2 blocks in each game this season
• Samuell Williamson (#10, F, Sr.)
  • 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and career-high tying 3 blocks
  • 34^th career game scoring in double figures

 
SMU CAREER RECORDS
 
SMU Career Steals
1. 225 - Bryan Hopkins, 2002-06
2. 209 - Gerald Lewis, 1989-93
3. 205 - Carl Wright, 1982-85
4. 197 - Jeryl Sasser, 1997-01
5. 179 - Stephen Woods, 1996-00
6. 160 - Willie Davis, 1997-01
7. 153 - Quinton Ross, 1999-03
8. 144 - Jon Killen, 2004-08
9. 139 - Sterling Brown, 2013-17
10. 136 - Jemeil Rich, 1994-97/Nic Moore, 2013-16
12. 130 - Butch Moore, 1982-86
13. 128 - David Piehler, 1979-83
14. 127 - Roderick Hampton, 1987-91
15. 126 - Justin Isham, 2001-05/Kato Armstrong, 1985-89
17. 125 - Phil Hale, 1976-80
18. 123 - Troy Matthews, 1993-97
19. 112 - Devon Pearson, 2003-07
20. 111 - Carlton McKinney, 1986-88
21. 110 - Markus Kennedy, 2013-16
22. 109 - Eric Castro, 2001-05
23. 106 - Kendric Davis, 2019-22
24. 103 - Jimmy Whitt Jr., 2017-19
25. 102 - Tim Mason, 1989-93/Ben Moore, 2013-17
27. 100 - Zhuric Phelps