How to Watch UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs: Live Stream or on TV
The SMU Mustangs (10-21, 5-13 AAC) will try to stop a six-game road losing streak when they visit the UCF Knights (17-13, 8-10 AAC) on March 9, 2023 at Dickies Arena.
UCF won its most recent game versus East Carolina, 84-58, on Sunday. Taylor Hendricks starred with 25 points, and also had 10 boards and zero assists. SMU dropped its most recent game to Cincinnati, 97-74, on Sunday. Zhuric Phelps was its high scorer with 17 points.
When is UCF vs. SMU and when does it start?
This matchup between the Knights and Mustangs will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCF vs. SMU
The Knights and Mustangs will hit the court at Dickies Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU.
UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs Game Preview
UCF Stats, Odds & Insights
UCF’s +199 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.0 points per game (177th in college basketball) while allowing 65.3 per contest (47th in college basketball).
The Knights post just 3.5 fewer points than the Mustangs give up (75.5).
UCF connects on 8.9 three-pointers per game (44th in college basketball) at a 35.9% rate (86th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 per game its opponents make at a 30.9% rate.
The Knights are putting up 77.2 points per game at home. In road games, they are averaging 66.4 points per contest.
UCF’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, putting up 71.8 points a contest compared to the 72.0 it has averaged this season.
SMU Stats, Odds & Insights
SMU is being outscored by 5.2 points per game, with a -164 scoring differential overall. It puts up 70.3 points per game (208th in college basketball), and gives up 75.5 per outing (322nd in college basketball).
The Mustangs’ 70.3 points per game are 5.0 more than the Knights give up.
SMU connects on 6.3 three-pointers per game (295th in college basketball) at a 31.0% rate (331st in college basketball), compared to the 8.1 per outing its opponents make, shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc.
At home, the Mustangs score 70.9 points per game. Away, they score 67.2.
SMU has played better offensively in its last 10 games, putting up 72.1 points per contest, 1.8 more than its season average of 70.3.
Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | 30 | 15.6 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| C.J. Kelly | 30 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Ithiel Horton | 30 | 12.4 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Darius Johnson | 21 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Brandon Suggs | 28 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
Mustangs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhuric Phelps | 29 | 17.3 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Zach Nutall | 31 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Efe Odigie | 31 | 11.4 | 6.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Samuell Williamson | 31 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Stefan Todorovic | 30 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
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