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Boopie Miller’s Half‑Court Buzzer‑Beater Lifts SMU Over Virginia Tech 77–76

The buzzer-beater snapped SMU’s two-game skid.

Overview

  • Miller finished with 24 points, 19 after halftime, and six assists to pace the Mustangs.
  • On the deciding play, Jaron Pierre Jr. secured a rebound with 1.7 seconds left, both teams used timeouts, and B.J. Edwards inbounded to Miller for two dribbles and a half-court make.
  • The game-winner was Miller’s first made three after five earlier misses.
  • Free throws proved pivotal as Virginia Tech shot 61% overall and 43% in the second half, while SMU converted 70%.
  • SMU improved to 13-4 and 2-2 in the ACC and hosts Virginia next; Virginia Tech fell to 13-5 and 2-3 with Notre Dame up next.