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SMU Mustangs vs Central Florida Knights Wrap - Central Florida Wins 85-53
The battle between Central Florida and SMU didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as SMU was handed a 85-53 defeat on Sunday at Addition Financial Arena.
Bettors who backed Central Florida were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks.
Central Florida got 21 points from Ithiel Horton and another 13 points from Taylor Hendricks. Jayhlon Young contributed 6 assists, while Jayhlon Young cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
SMU got 13 points from Ricardo Wright in a losing cause and another 11 points from Efe Odigie. Samuell Williamson contributed 2 assists for them, while Keon Ambrose-Hylton had 4 rebounds.
Central Florida was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Central Florida had a 35-17 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Central Florida heads into a battle against Memphis. SMU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tulane.