SMU jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, slamming 7 dunks and cruising past Stanford 85-61 in a dominating performance. Samet Yigitoglu led the charge, scoring 17 points and helping his team take control of the game from the opening tip. Boopie Miller added 10 points and matched a season high with 10 assists, as SMU's offense was nearly unstoppable.
The Mustangs came out hot, with Yigitoglu and Miller leading the way. They quickly built a double-digit lead and continued to push the pace, using their athleticism and agility to outmaneuver the Cardinal. Stanford struggled to keep up, and by halftime, SMU had built a commanding 20-point lead.
The second half was more of the same, as SMU continued to pour it on. They slammed down dunk after dunk, with Yigitoglu and Miller leading the way. The Mustangs' defense was also impressive, holding Stanford to just 61 points and limiting their scoring opportunities. In the end, it was a convincing 85-61 victory for SMU, and a disappointing loss for Stanford.
For SMU, the win was a significant one. It marked their latest dominating performance, and showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA. Yigitoglu and Miller were the stars of the show, but the entire team played well, with everyone contributing to the win. As for Stanford, they will have to regroup and try to bounce back from the tough loss.
The Cardinal struggled to find their rhythm, and were unable to keep up with SMU's high-powered offense. They will have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new game plan if they want to compete with teams like SMU. For now, though, they will have to swallow the bitter taste of defeat and look forward to their next game.