GAME THREAD: men's basketball vs. UAB

[PonyPride]

Harris drives, finds Phelps for corner 3
65-65

[PonyPride]

Phelps returns the favor, feeds Harris for layup
SMU 67-65

[SRQPony]

What a clutch shot

[PonyPride]

Wright cans a leaning, double-clutch 3, stretching SMU lead to 70-65
55.7 seconds to go

[PonyPride]

After hitting 2 of first 18 three-pointers, Mustangs have hit 3 of last 4

[PonyPride]

Lanier talks all the time about how Samuell Williamson does so many different things — that's on full display: big rebounds, key steals, seems like an emotional leader today ... and just jumped out of bounds to grab the ball and throw it off a UAB player to keep possession for SMU with 18 seconds left ... and he's tied for the team lead with 14 points.

[PonyPride]

Phelps clubbed while shooting — no call

[PonyPride]

Williamson fouls Lendeborg, who hits first free throw.
Timeout with 4.9 to go
SMU 70, UAB 68

[PonyPride]

Hits second FT, making it 70-69

Phelps fouled immediately, hits both FTs

72-69 — 3.9 to go

[PonyPride]

Good look, but Johnson's 3 clangs off the rim

FINAL
SMU 72, UAB 69

SMU improves to 15-7 overall and 6-3 in AAC, moving into tie with UAB for fourth place in AAC

Up next: Feb 7 at Rice (ESPN+)

[GHammond]

NICE W, fellas. #HardFought #BPS

[Charleston Pony]

What a terrific finish by this SMU team. They've got a lot of heart and never quit. Four guys in double figures and everyone finished strong. How about Zhuric Phelps stepping up and knocking down those clutch FTs to close this one out. What an incredible improvement in his game vs last year. Guys held UAB to one and done once they started coming back from 12 down and rebounds ended up 35 for each team after UAB dominated early. Really proud of these guys for that effort tonight.

[Charleston Pony]

SMU with 19 assists on 28 made FGs vs only 7 turnovers. I will take those numbers every night. Could have been much better if our guys could have made shots in the 1st half

[orguy]

Tuned in for the last 6 minutes. Rewarded. Great win!

[Arkpony]

Saw last 5 minutes. Great win Mustangs!