The Mustangs fought neck-and-neck against Tulane to defeat the Green Wave on Thursday, gaining their first win after two away game losses.
Senior guard Ricardo Wright and Senior forward Tyreek Smith led SMU (14-7 overall, 5-3 conference) with 16 points each. Samuell Williamson had a double-double, with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Forward Kevin Cross led Tulane (12-9, 3-6) with 27 points on the night, along with seven rebounds. Guard Sion James finished with 20 points for the Green Wave.