After a tough loss at the hands of USC in California, SMU looked to bounce back against Boise State. They were not able to do so, as Boise State beat them 71-62. The Broncos dominated SMU in the first half, building a 20-point lead before halftime, and the Mustangs were unable to make it up. The loss puts SMU at 4-3 for the season.
The first half started with the two teams playing evenly, SMU led 12-11 early, but a James Reid three-pointer ignited a 12-0 Bronco run. Reid scorched SMU from downtown in the first half, nailing four three-balls as Boise State finished the half up 44-24.