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SMU Overpowers No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 Behind Boopie Miller’s Double-Double

The Mustangs' guard-led offense torched UNC's defense in a decisive second half.

Overview

  • Boopie Miller totaled 27 points and 12 assists on 10-for-13 shooting, and Corey Washington added 23 as SMU’s top duo combined for 50 points.
  • Tied 39-39 at halftime, SMU surged with 58 second-half points, shooting 60% from the field and 14-of-27 from three.
  • The victory is SMU’s first over a ranked opponent under coach Andy Enfield and moves the Mustangs to 12-2 in their ACC opener.
  • North Carolina dropped to 13-2 as Seth Trimble scored 22, with Caleb Wilson limited to 13 points and seven rebounds and Henri Veesaar posting 14.
  • The result reinforced SMU’s home-court edge at Moody Coliseum after a 9-0 start there entering the game, with UNC hosting Wake Forest next and SMU visiting Clemson.