NEW YORK CITY – SMU and Michigan extended their streak of nonconference matchups to three straight years. SMU’s streak of convincing wins over Michigan did not extend to a third year.
In the 2K Classic championship game at Madison Square Garden, the Wolverines exacted their revenge with a 76-54 win, knocking SMU into unfamiliar territory the same way the Mustangs’ 82-58 win a year ago knocked Michigan upside down.
Friday’s loss was the first time SMU had lost by double digits since Nov. 17, 2014 at Gonzaga.
After gritting out a 76-67 win vs. Pittsburgh a day earlier, SMU shot only 37 percent from the floor and dropped to 3-1 this season.