Overview
- Jaron Pierre Jr. converted a reverse layup in the closing seconds after an offensive rebound to put SMU ahead for good.
- Butler tied the game at 85 on Michael Ajayi’s three with 37 seconds left before Finley Bizjack missed a deep 3 at the buzzer.
- Miller shot 9-for-13 while overcoming seven turnovers, with Pierre scoring 18 and B.J. Edwards and Samet Yigitoglu adding 14 each.
- SMU shot 56% from the field but 4-for-13 from three, while Butler went 13-for-29 from deep and totaled 24 assists.
- SMU moved to 4-0, avenged last season’s loss to Butler, and matched its best start since 2020–21.