The No. 16 SMU Mustangs fell to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 82-77 in front of President George W. Bush and a home crowd at Moody Coliseum.
The Mustangs got off to a slow start and played flat in the first half. They shot just 35 percent from the field and were outscored 24-14 in the paint. They also turned the ball over seven times, leading to 10 fast break points for the Golden Hurricane. It was an uncharacteristic performance for a team that usually takes care of the ball and controls the boards.
Shaquille Harrison led Tulsa with 12 points and five rebounds in the first half.