FSM Essential Recap: UNLV Vs SMU - Game 8

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FSM Essential Recap: UNLV vs SMU – Game 8

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UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (4-4) | SMU Mustangs (6-3)

The Runnin’ Rebels lost at SMU 83-64 Wednesday night at Moody Coliseum in its first road game of the season.

SMU’s Kendric Davis had 18 points and eight assists, and Michael Weathers posted 14 points, nine rebounds, and six assists as SMU topped UNLV 83-64 on Wednesday night. Emmanuel Bandoumel had 13 points for SMU, which earned its sixth consecutive home victory. Tristan Clark added 10 points.

One of the critical moments of the game happened early in the first half and is a teaching moment for Bruce Hamilton and the Runnin’ Rebels.

Bryce Hamilton was subbed out early in the game and only logged 20 minutes against SMU. He finished with 12 points. So far, UNLV’s leading scorer is shooting just under 39% on the season.

“There’s no ill will there. It’s something that, going forward, we’ve talked to a couple of the guys about what we want offensive possessions to look like. He (Hamilton) understood it and was good about it. We knew there was going to be some growing pains to it, but we’re going to start taking better looks.” Kruger said. “We want Bryce to be aggressive. We want him to shoot for us. But I think it’s on us as a staff to make sure his looks are better and they’re more within the rhythm of the offense and what other guys expect.”

“Coaches may say something about it every now and then, but that’s something we should probably be more aware of and try to get to the free-throw line,” Hamilton said after the game.

“You’ve got four teammates out there that if it’s not within the flow of what they’re used to, it surprises them,” Kruger said. “When you take an unexpected shot, it doesn’t just hurt that possession. It carries over to defense with matchups and spacing. And getting set.”

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