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No. 5 SMU to Host No. 3 Louisville

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No. 5 SMU to Host No. 3 Louisville

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SMU’s women’s basketball team improved to 4-0 with a 69-50 win over LIU, led by 20 points from Hagans Jr. and 14 from freshman James; the Mustangs’ defense held LIU to nine first-quarter points and generated 19 steals. The women are set to host Nicholls after opening the season with strong scoring and defensive performances, including 51.3 points allowed per game and 14.8 steals per game. The men’s basketball team is 3-0 after a 98-63 victory over Prairie View A&M and will host Ball State during Homecoming weekend, with SMU ranking among the ACC and national leaders in assists and shooting. In volleyball, No. 5 SMU was preparing to host No. 3 Louisville in a key matchup between two top-ranked teams, with the Mustangs seeking to close the gap in the ACC standings and extend a seven-match winning streak.

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No. 7 Louisville improved to 4-0 with a 71-35 win over Lindenwood, forcing 21 turnovers and holding the Lions to 26% shooting. Tajianna Roberts led the Cardinals with 15 points, while Amiya Joyner recorded the team’s first double-double of the season.

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