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DALLAS  — SMU opened its 2024-25 season with a 96-62 victory over Tarleton State on Monday night at Moody Coliseum, marking the debut for head coach Andy Enfield. The Mustangs, who are now members of the ACC, used a dominant 32-3 run, including a 22-0 stretch, to pull away early. SMU's offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 54 percent from the field while showcasing balanced scoring throughout the lineup.

Boopie Miller led the Mustangs with 21 points, including 10 in the first half, and contributed a career-high seven assists. He was one of six SMU players to score in double figures. Chuck Harris added 16 points and five assists, while Kario Oquendo chipped in 16 points and tied a career-high with four steals. The Mustangs' defense was equally impressive, forcing 23 turnovers, including 13 steals, and converting those turnovers into 30 points.

SMU's early defensive pressure set the tone, as they held Tarleton State to just 1-of-8 shooting during their 22-0 run. The Mustangs' depth was on full display, with junior guard B.J. Edwards contributing a career-high 13 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Yohan Traore, a junior forward, added 10 points and six rebounds, anchoring the frontcourt. The Mustangs dominated in the paint, outscoring Tarleton State 38-12 in that area, and continued to push the pace, recording 28 fastbreak points compared to the Texans' 11.

With SMU holding a commanding 51-28 lead at halftime, the second half was more of the same. The Mustangs stretched their advantage to as much as 33 points, with a 10-0 run early in the second period putting the game further out of reach. SMU finished the game with 20 assists, including a game-high seven from Miller, and dominated the boards, outrebounding the Texans 44-33.

The Mustangs will look to build on this performance when they host Florida A&M on Thursday night.

• SMU 96, Tarleton State 62
• SMU (1-0), TSU (0-1)
• David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas

• Florida A&M – Thursday, November 8 – 7 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ACCNX | Audio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App / SiriusXM 381
• UNC Greensboro – Monday, November 11 – 7 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ACCNX | Radio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App
• At Butler – Friday, November 15 – 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT – Hinkle Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: FS2 | Radio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App

• SMU scored 96 in the opening win over Tarleton State – 6^th-highest in a season opener
  • 121-89, vs James Madison 11/28/87 (Springfield, Mo.)
  • 113-36, McMurry 12/3/56 (Moody Coliseum) 
  • 110-69, Hardin-Simmons 11/20/99 (Moody Coliseum)
  • 105-78, Austin College 12/1/70 (Moody Coliseum)
  • 97-67, Sam Houston 11/25/20 (Moody Coliseum)
  • 96-62, Tarleton State 11/4/24 (Moody Coliseum)
  • 95-88, St. Edward's 11/26/83 (Moody Coliseum)
• SMU is undefeated in last 13 season openers

• First game for SMU as a member of the ACC
• First game at SMU for Head Coach Andy Enfield
  • 1-0 at SMU (1^st season)
  • 262-175 career record (14^th season)
• Starters: #0 B.J. Edwards (G, 6-3, 185, Jr.), #2 Boopie Miller (G, 6-0, 175, Jr.), #8 Kario Oquendo (G, 6-4, 220, SR.), #21 Yohan Traore (F, 6-11, 235, Jr.), #33 Matt Cross (F, 6-7, 230, Sr.)
• SMU had 6 double-digit scorers
  • Keon Ambrose-Hylton 12
  • B.J. Edwards 13 (career high)
  • Chuck Harris 16 (12 at halftime)
  • Boopie Miller 21 (10 at halftime)
  • Kario Oquendo 16
  • Yohan Traore 10
• This is the first time SMU has had six score 10+ since 12/17/2015 vs Hampton (W, 105-72)
• Stat Comparison
  • FG%: SMU 54.0% (34-63), TSU 36.7% (18-49)
  • FTs: SMU 17-22, TSU 20-24
  • Turnovers: SMU 13, TSU 23
  • Points off turnovers: SMU 30, TSU 11
  • Points in the paint: SMU 38, TSU 12
  • Fastbreak points: SMU 28, TSU 11
  • Assists: SMU 20, TSU 8
  • Steals: SMU 13, TSU 5
• SMU had 20 assists on 34 FGs
  • Boopie Miller 7
  • Chuck Harris 5
• SMU had 13 steals
  • B.J. Edwards 4 (one off career high)
  • Boopie Miller 4 (tied career high)
  • Kario Oquendo 4 (tied career high)
• SMU led 51-28 at halftime

• 32-3 run, including 22-0, to go up 32-8 (after TSU scored the first 5 points of the game)
  • Chuck Harris (8), Yohan Traore (8), Boopie Miller (7), B.J. Edwards (5)
  • Forced 6 TSU turnovers and held them to 1-8 FGs
• 10-0 run to take a 77-44 lead with 7:52 left in the 2^nd half

• Keon Ambrose-Hylton (#22, F, Sr.)
  • 12 points, 5 rebounds
• B.J. Edwards (#0, G, Jr.)
  • Career-high 13 points (was 10)
  • 6 rebounds
  • 4 steals (one off career high)
• Chuck Harris (#3, G, Sr.)
  • 16 points (44^th career game with 15+)
  • 5 assists, 3 rebounds
• Boopie Miller (#2, G, Jr.)
  • 21 points (16^th career 20-point game)
  • Team-high 7 assists (1 turnover)
  • 4 steals (tied career high)
• Kario Oquendo (#8, G, Sr.)
  • 16 points (37^th career game with 15+)
  • 4 steals (tied career high)
  • 6 rebounds
• Yohan Traore (#21, F, Jr.)
  • 10 points, 6 rebounds

• SMU Athletics is continuing work through the NCAA on Samet Yiğitoğlu's eligibility. While the process is taking longer than we had hoped, we remain confident of his amateur status and hope that a resolution will come soon. While he continues to practice with our team, until he is cleared to play, he is unable to participate in games.