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SMU vs West Virginia Final: 70-58 - Recap

Zhuric Phelps scored 17 points leading SMU to a 70-58 victory over West Virginia at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Monday.

SMU was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Chuck Harris had 12 points for SMU and Ricardo Wright chipped in with 12 points. Chuck Harris had 5 assists for them, while Zhuric Phelps was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

West Virginia got 18 points from Jesse Edwards in a losing cause and another 13 points from Quinn Slazinski. Seth Wilson contributed 4 assists for them, while Jesse Edwards had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed West Virginia were victorious, as the score was 36-26 at the break.

The rebound battle favored West Virginia as they grabbed 31 boards, while SMU only had 30

SMU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wisconsin. West Virginia will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia.