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Jaron Pierre Jr. Scores 35 as SMU Beats Texas A&M in OT, 93-80

The result snapped Texas A&M's five-game run, exposing free-throw and turnover woes late.

Overview

  • Pierre forced overtime with a jumper at 0:25 in regulation, then scored five straight in the extra period to give SMU the lead for good.
  • SMU outscored Texas A&M 16-3 in overtime to improve to 9-1, dropping the Aggies to 7-3.
  • Boopie Miller added 19 points on 10-for-10 free throws, and B.J. Edwards posted 9 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists.
  • Texas A&M shot 9-for-33 from the field and 1-for-16 from three in the first half, then missed five free throws in overtime.
  • Marcus Hill led the Aggies with 25 points as the Hoop Hype XL matchup at Arlington's College Park Center ended their five-game winning streak.