MEMPHIS — SMU’s AAC Tournament game against Cincinnati followed the blueprint set by the schools’ first two meetings to a tee. The Mustangs hung tight for most of the game, but Bearcats’ size, depth and American Athletic Conference Player of the Year helped them seal a victory in the end. They topped SMU 82-74 Friday night, ending the Mustangs’ season.
Jarron Cumberland poured in 26 points and eight assists for Cincinnati, making bucket after bucket in crunch time and validating his AAC Player of the Year honor.