Josh Stanton led the way with 29 points, and John Butler added 21 to lead SMU to a victory at home against Colorado State. The biggest difference was rebounding, as the Mustangs hauled in 11 offensive rebounds, leading to 13 second chance points. The Rams finish the nonconference portion of the schedule at 5-4, and stay on the road as they travel to Colorado Springs to take on Air Force.
Notes:
-The Rams had 16 turnovers, which is its highest total in the last few games. This led to SMU putting up 17 fast break points.
-This was Jacob Rhymer's third consecutive game leading Colorado State in assists, as he has found a way to distribute while playing off the ball.
-Brandon Hancock has continued to see increased minutes, and the freshman delivered with 5 points on 2-3 shooting.
Around the MWC:
Nevada 66 @ #6 Indiana 81
Air Force 93 @ Eastern Illinois 101
Utah State 84 @ Lipscomb 85
San Diego State 72 @ Texas 82
San Jose State 54 @ West Virginia 71
Florida A&M 77 @ Fresno State 97
Winthrop 64 @ Wyoming 77
Texas Southern 71 @ Fresno State 74
San Jose State 51 @ Tulsa 76
Wyoming 69 @ Memphis 61
Nevada 56 vs George Mason 56
Marshall 81 vs Boise State 73
Marshall 68 vs Nevada 60
Mountain West Nonconference Standings (RPI)
Utah State 6-5 (26)
New Mexico 5-5 (69)
Nevada 6-4 (80)
Colorado State 5-4 (88)
Fresno State 5-4 (131)
UNLV 4-5 (141)
San Diego State 2-7 (176)
Boise State 3-6 (243)
Wyoming 4-5 (269)
San Jose State 3-7 (315)
Air Force 2-7 (345)