CINCINNATI -- Troy Caupain scored 14 points despite missing all of his shots from beyond the arc, and Cincinnati overcame poor shooting to beat No. 24 SMU 61-54 on Sunday, ending the Mustangs' season.
The Bearcats (22-9, 12-6 American) held on despite shooting 29.5 percent from the field overall, including 1-of-19 from beyond the arc. They made a difference at the free throw line, going 24-of-30. Caupain made only 4 of 19 shots, missing all six from beyond the arc.
It was a final disappointment for SMU (25-5, 13-5), which is banned from postseason play because of NCAA rules violations.