Theresa Hagans Jr. and Shania James combined for 54 points, and the SMU Mustangs topped the East Texas A&M Lions 78-65 on Sunday night at Moody Coliseum (Dallas).
The Mustangs led by as many as 13 points. The Mustangs led 54-50 after three quarters, and it was 61-57 with six minutes left before they pulled away. A 10-0 run in the first quarter put them in front early.
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For SMU, Theresa Hagans Jr. finished with 30 points, Shania James added 24 points, seven assists and three steals, while Adja Kane contributed eight points, four rebounds and three assists.
For East Texas A&M, Jailynn Brill led the way with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists, and Jeriyah Baines added 12 points and five rebounds. Samantha Serrano had a rough shooting night, going 3 of 10 from the field and finishing with 12 points.
The Mustangs improved to 3-0. The Lions dropped to 1-2.
The Mustangs are first in the ACC and have won three straight. The Lions are first in the Southland and have lost two straight. East Texas A&M is 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Mustangs next host the Long Island University Sharks on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Lions next host the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
