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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Jaron Pierre Jr. scored a season-high 35 points, including five straight in overtime that gave SMU the lead for good in a 93-80 victory over Texas A&M on Sunday.

Pierre, who sank a jumper with 25 seconds left to force OT, hit two free throws and a 3-pointer to break a tie at 79 and SMU stayed in front over the final 3:08. The Mustangs (9-1) outscored the Aggies 16-3 in the extra 5-minute period.

Pierre made 13 of 21 shots and fell a point shy of his career high. He shot 3 for 8 from 3-point range and made all six of his free throws.

Boopie Miller went 10 for 10 at the foul line and scored 19 for SMU, adding six rebounds and four assists. Corey Washington had 14 points and Samet Yigitoglu totaled 12 points and eight rebounds before fouling out. B.J. Edwards just missed a triple-double with nine points, nine rebounds and 11 assists.

Marcus Hill totaled 25 points and seven rebounds for the Aggies (7-3) before fouling out. Rashawn Agee and Mackenzie Mgbako both scored 13 with Agee snagging 11 rebounds.

Pierre had 11 points and Yigitoglu scored 10 to help SMU cruise into halftime up 41-27.

Pierre sank a jumper to give SMU its largest lead four minutes into the second half, 49-34.

The Mustangs stayed ahead until Hill and Mgbako had layups followed by Pop Isaacs' 3-pointer, capping a 7-0 run and giving the Aggies a 77-73 lead with 1:17 left. Edwards made two free throws and Pierre hit a jumper to force OT tied at 77.

Up next, SMU plays LSU on Saturday in New Orleans.

 

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SMU Postgame Notes – December 7, 2025

• [rv/rv] SMU 93, Texas A&M 80
• SMU (9-1), Texas A&M (7-3)
• College Park Center – Arlington, Texas
• Hoop Hype XL

 
UPCOMING GAMES

• Compete 4 Cause Classic
  • vs [rv/rv] LSU – Saturday, December 13 – 7:30 p.m. CT – Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, Louisiana
  • TV: SEC Network | Radio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App / SiriusXM
• Central Arkansas – Sunday, December 21 – 1 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ACCNX | Radio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App
• Cal State Fullerton – Sunday, December 28 – 2 p.m. CT – David B. Miller Court at Moody Coliseum – Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ACCNX | Radio: SMU Mobile App / Varsity Network App

NCAA NET

• Entering the game: SMU was No. 37 and Texas A&M was No. 71

GAME PHOTOS

• Courtesy SMU Athletics: https://smumustangs.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000P0G.wBYFX1Y/G0000_zttHKw3xvE/G10_TAMU 

OVERTIME

• Entered OT tied 77-77 – SMU scored the last 4 points of regulation to send it to OT
• Second OT game for SMU this season
  • Won 87-81 at Mississippi State 11/28 

HEAD COACH ANDY ENFIELD

• SMU Head Coach Andy Enfield
  • 9-1 this season
  • 33-12 at SMU (2^nd season) - 5-1 in neutral-site games
  • 294-187 career record (15th season)

SCORING 30+

• Jaron Pierre Jr. scored a season-high 35 points
  • Most by a Mustang since 35 by Kendric Davis vs Cincinnati 3/12/2021 

SCORING STREAK

• Boopie Miller had 19 points, his 18^th consecutive game in double figures (entered game averaging 20.8; 3^rd ACC, 19^th NCAA)
  • Longest streak since 18 straight by Kendric Davis from 11/15/21 to 1/29/22 (next is 23 by Shake Milton 3/17/17 to 1/28/18) 

FIRST HALF

• SMU led 41-27 at halftime, outscoring Texas A&M 39-17 after trailing 10-2
  • FG%: SMU 47.1%, TAMU 27.3%
  • 3FGs: 2-10, TAMU 1-16
  • Second chance points: SMU 13, TAMU 2
  • Points in the paint: SMU 24, TAMU 8
• SMU held Texas A&M to 4-26 shooting after starting 5-7 (0 field goals last 8:17 of the 1^st half)

STAT COMPARISON

• Score: SMU 93, TAMU 80
  • SMU entered the game averaging 89.4 (2^nd ACC / 23^rd NCAA)
• FG%: SMU 47.0%, TAMU 35.2%
  • SMU entered the game shooting 48.8% (5^th ACC / 61^st NCAA)
• 3FGs: SMU 5-22, TAMU 8-34
  • TAMU entered the game shooting 38.1% (2^nd SEC / 34^th NCAA) – started 0-for-9
  • SMU entered the game shooting 33.9% (10^th ACC)
• Free Throws: SMU 26-28, TAMU 22-34
  • SMU entered the game shooting 76.2% (3^rd ACC)
• Steals: SMU 9, TAMU 6
  • SMU entered the game averaging 8.8 (4^th ACC)
• Points in the Paint: SMU 36, TAMU 24
  • SMU entered the game averaging 40.0 points in the paint
• Fastbreak Points: SMU 24, TAMU 15
  • SMU entered the game averaging 16.6 (1^st ACC / 37^th NCAA)

NOTES

• Starters: #0 B.J. Edwards (G, Sr.), #2 Boopie Miller (G, Sr.), #3 Corey Washington (F, Sr.), #5 Jaron Pierre Jr. (G, Sr.), #24 Samet Yigitoglu (C, So.)
  • 8^th straight game with this lineup
• SMU had 4 double-digit scorers (At least 4 double-figure scorers in 9 of 10 games this season)
  • SMU is 28-7 under Andy Enfield when at least 4 score in double figures
    • 8-1this season
  • Boopie Miller 19 (entered game averaging 20.8, 3^rd ACC / 19^th NCAA)
  • Jaron Pierre Jr. 35 - season high (entered game averaging 17.8, 10^th ACC – 4^th 20-point game this season)
  • Samet Yigitoglu 12 (entered game averaging 11.4; 48^th ACC)
  • Corey Washington 14 (Entered game averaging 13.4; 29^th ACC)
• SMU had 17 assists on 31 FGs Texas A&M ___
  • B.J. Edwards 11 (Entered game averaging 5.0; 8^th ACC, 73^rd NCAA)
  • Boopie Miller 4 (Entered game averaging 20.8; 3^rd ACC, 19^th NCAA)
• SMU was 26-28 on free throws (SMU entered the game 3^rd ACC at 76.2%)
  • Boopie Miller 10-10 (entered game 91.4%; 2^nd ACC / 41^st NCAA)
    • 21^st time in program history an SMU player has been perfect on at least 10 attempts (3^rd time this season, 11-11 vs Tarleton State 11/3, 12-12 vs Radford 11/24)
  • Jaron Pierre Jr. 6-6
• SMU had 9 steals
  • B.J. Edwards 3 (Entered game averaging 2.3; 3^rd ACC, 34^th NCAA)
  • Boopie Miller 2 (Entered game averaging 2.4; 2^nd ACC, 25^th NCAA)
  • 1 each for Jaron Pierre Jr., Corey Washington, Samet Yigitoglu, Jermaine O'Neal Jr

SMU RUNS

• After trailing 10-2, SMU had a 10-0 run to take a 12-10 lead at 14:20 1^st half
  • SMU has 9 runs of at least 10-0 this season.

HIGHLIGHTS

• ESPN2 / @SMUBasketball on X
  • Jaron Pierre Jr 3-pointer (TAMU 10-7) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997793263294746851?s=42
  • Jaron Pierre Jr fast break layup (SMU 18-16) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997798132386787621?s=42
  • B.J. Edwards alley-oop to Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (SMU 28-22) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997800066376196538?s=42
  • Samet Yigitoglu dunk (SMU 45-32) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997809374434394475?s=42
  • Corey Washington 3-pointer (SMU 58-52) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997816061123830117?s=42
  • Corey Washington steal to a B.J. Edwards layup (SMU 66-57) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997818184775426523?s=42
  • Jaron Pierre Jr 3-pointer (SMU 69-57) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997819624923201695?s=42
  • Jaron Pierre Jr 3-pointer in overtime (SMU 84-79) https://x.com/smubasketball/status/1997826621156569243?s=42 

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES

• B.J. Edwards (#0, G, Sr.) – Co-Captain, ACC Player of the Week (Nov. 24)
  • 9 points (Entered game averaging 13.4; 29^th ACC)
  • Season-high 9 rebounds (Entered the game averaging 4.9)
  • 11 assists (Entered game averaging 5.0; 8^th ACC, 73^rd NCAA)
    • 3^rd game this season with 9+; most since 13 vs Arkansas State 11/21
  • 3 steals (Entered game averaging 2.3; 3^rd ACC / 34^th NCAA)
• Boopie Miller (#2, G, Sr.) – Co-Captain, Preseason All-ACC Second Team
  • 19 points (Entered game averaging 20.8; 3^rd ACC, 19^th NCAA)
    • 18^th straight game in double figures (Longest since 18 straight by Kendric Davis from 11/15/21 to 1/29/22)
  • 6 rebounds (entered game averaging 3.8)
  • 4 assists (Entered game averaging 7.1; 1^st ACC / 5^th NCAA)
  • 2 steals (Entered game averaging 2.5; 2^nd ACC / 25^th NCAA)
• Jaron Pierre Jr. (#5, G, Sr.)
  • Season-high 35 points (Entered game averaging 17.8; 10^th ACC)
    • Most by a Mustang this season
  • 5 rebounds (Entered game averaging 6.1; 24^th ACC)
• Corey Washington (#3, F, Sr.)
  • 14 points (Entered game averaging 13.4; 29^th ACC)
  • 3 rebounds (Entered game averaging 7.2; 14^th ACC)
  • 1 steal
  • 1 block
• Samet Yigitoglu (#24, C, So.)
  • 12 points (Entered game averaging 11.4; 48^th ACC)
  • 8 rebounds (Entered game averaging 8.3; 8^th ACC)
  • 2 blocks (Entered game averaging 1.3; 11^th ACC)

SMU INDIVIDUAL 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              158         Zhuric Phelps, 2021-24
                8              153         Quinton Ross, 1999-03
                9              144         Jon Killen, 2004-08
                10           139         Sterling Brown, 2013-17
                                139       B.J. Edwards, 2023-25