SMU Dominates Cal State Fullerton with B.J. Edwards' Historic Triple-Double
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In a convincing 110-63 win over Cal State Fullerton, SMU's B.J. Edwards made history with his first career triple-double, scoring 21 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. The Mustangs' impressive performance marked their 9th win at home this season. Freshman standout Jermaine O'Neal Jr. led the bench with a season-high 21 points, while four other Mustangs reached double-digit scoring. Boopie Miller contributed 14 points and 12 assists, and Samet Yigitoglu added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Corey Washington scored 15 points, and Jaron Pierre Jr. chipped in with 11. The Mustangs jumped out to a strong start, making 7 of their first 10 shots and taking an early 17-4 lead. They continued to push forward, building a 33-12 advantage with a 12-2 run. SMU's defense held strong, forcing the Titans into nine misses in 10 shot attempts. Although Cal State Fullerton showed improvement in the second half, SMU's offense remained potent. The Mustangs restored a 35-point lead with 7 minutes remaining and went on to secure a 49-point victory. Key statistics from the game included SMU's 14 three-pointers and a 29-8 advantage in points gained from turnovers. The Mustangs will face No. 12 North Carolina in their next ACC opener on Saturday, while Cal State Fullerton returns to Big West action against UC Santa Barbara on Thursday.
