SMU has been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team all season in the ACC and relied on its 3-point shooting and offensive ability to carry it to its 23-9 record. But down the stretch of the season, the Mustangs have progressed on their weaker side of the ball — and put together one of their best performances of the season Thursday.

No. 10-ranked Clemson men’s basketball (26-5) starts its ACC Tournament path with 6-seed SMU (23-9) on Thursday night in Charlotte. Clemson-SMU scoop Date: Thur

Unders have been on full display in the ACC Tournament, but the best number for this Syracuse vs. SMU showdown is on the first-half total instead of for the full game. The Syracuse Orange and SMU Mustangs close out the second day of the ACC Tournament.