Sadly, the SMU season was cut short. The AAC Tournament was set to be in Fort Worth on the same weekend that the NCAA canceled all athletic events. Before the NCAA had the chance, the American Conference had canceled their championship tournament. With that being said, here are my top 5 games and top 5 photos from each of those games this year.
1. SMU vs Wichita State. March 1, 2020. This first game is the best college basketball game I’ve ever been to. SMU had an amazing first half and was up 37-24. SMU played strong and ripped apart Wichita State. However, something happened in the second half and SMU fell apart on offense. Wichita State went on a 17 point run and ended up winning the game by a mere 4 points. It was an amazing game to be at and breathtaking, even though SMU lost. Final: SMU 62 – WSU 66
SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (5) makes an alley top during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers on March 1, 2020 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
Wichita State forward Trey Wade (5) makes a pass during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers on March 1, 2020 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Kendrick Davis (3) drives past a Wichita State defenseman during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers on March 1, 2020 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
Wichita State guard Jamarius Burton (2) goes up for a basket during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers on March 1, 2020 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
The Wichita State bench celebrates with guard Dexter Dennis (0) during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Wichita State Shockers on March 1, 2020 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
2. SMU vs Temple. January 18, 2020. My second pick was against Temple. The first half felt like it was shot for shot between SMU and Temple. However, in the second half, SMU tore up the court and was close to doubling Temples points in the second half. Final: SMU 68 – Temple 52
SMU forward Ethan Chargois throws up a layup during the first half of the game against Temple on January 18, 2020, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt swats a shot from Temple guard Quinton Rose out of the air during the first half of the game on January 18, 2020, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Tyson Jolly goes up for a layup during the second half of the game against Temple on January 18, 2020, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Tyson Jolly winds up for a dunk during the second half of the game against Temple on January 18, 2020, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
The SMU bench celebrates after an alley-oop is made during the second half of the game against Temple on January 18, 2020, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
3. SMU vs Hartford. November 27, 2019. One of the only times I’ve seen a college basketball team hit 90+ points. SMU played one of the most perfect games I’ve seen, scoring 45 points in both halves. While SMU wasn’t playing a particularly challenging team, it was still impressive to put up 90 points and win by 32 points. Final: SMU 90 – Hartford 58
SMU guard Kendric Davis reaches out for a layup during the game between Southern Methodist University and Hartford on November 27, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt goes up for a dunk during the first half of the game between Southern Methodist University and Hartford on November 27, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Kendric Davis goes up for a basket during the second half of the game against Hartford on November 27, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt puts away an alley-oop during the second half of the game against Hartford on November 27, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel goes up for a layup during the second half of the game against Hartford on November 27, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
4. SMU vs Northwestern State. December 3, 2019. SMU headed into some big-name games after this game against Northwestern. At the time, I thought the huge win over a smaller school helped boost their confidence before coming up against Georgetown (L) and Georgia (L). Final: SMU 77 – Northwestern State 51
SMU forward Feron Hunt goes up for a dunk during the second half of the game against Northwestern State on December 3, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Kendric Davis goes up to the basket during the second half of the game against Northwestern State on December 3, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Isiaha Mike dunks during the second half of the game against Northwestern State on December 3, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatics)
SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel drives the basket during the second half of the game against Northwestern State on December 3, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt reaches out to the basket during the second half of the game against Northwestern State on December 3, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
5. SMU vs Jacksonville State. November 5, 2019. The first game of the season is never a bad choice. Everyone is still trying to figure out where their role is, but I thought coming out of the gate strong at home was great. Final: SMU 74 – Jacksonville State 65
President George W Bush stands for an applause during the game between SMU and Jacksonville State on November 5, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel goes up for a basket during the game between SMU and Jacksonville State on November 5, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt dives over the front row during the game between SMU and Jacksonville State on November 5, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU forward Feron Hunt reaches out for a layup during the game between SMU and Jacksonville State on November 5, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
SMU guard Emmanuel Bandoumel dribbles around Jacksonville State guard Ty Hudson during the game between SMU and Jacksonville State on November 5, 2019 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Tx. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/Dallas Sports Fanatic)
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