In an intense battle that saw early dominance and a late rally, the SMU Mustangs were defeated by Old Dominion University (ODU), 79-70, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9.
The Mustangs came out strong in the first quarter, with Chantae Embrey playing a pivotal role. She scored on two layups, and Nya Robertson drained a three-pointer, giving SMU a 7-0 lead. However, ODU responded quickly, tying the game at 12-12 after a basket from No. 24 Mikayla Brown.
Despite the tie, Robertson and Embrey continued to contribute offensively, and SMU led 40-39 at halftime.
In the second half, the Mustangs struggled to stay steady in key moments.