SMU Defeats Delaware State

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DALLAS (AP) — Ben Moore scored 16 points with 11 rebounds, Semi Ojeleye added 15 points and SMU topped Delaware State 70-64 on Sunday.

Moore went 6 of 7 from the field and made 4 of 6 free throw attempts. Sterling Brown had 11 points, 13 rebounds and five assists and Harry Froling had 11 as the Mustangs shot over 47 percent overall and outrebounded the Hornets 42-21.

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DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 4: Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) takes the tip-off to start the game between SMU and Delaware State on December 4, 2016, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. (Photo by George Walker/DFWsportsonline)

Devin Morgan led Delaware State (2-7) with 23 points, while Kavon Waller and Mrdjan Gasevic added 10 points apiece.

Delaware State led by one early in the second half. Ojeleye nailed a 3-pointer to put SMU up 43-41, and then Shake Milton hit from long distance to make it 46-42. After a 10-point run a little later, SMU cruised the rest of the way. The Mustangs dominated the paint, outscoring DSU 34-18.

SMU next faces off against rival TCU on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Moody Coliseum. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPNews. Tickets can be purchased online at smumustangs.com/tickets or by calling 214-768-4263.

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