Rebounding a must for SMU vs. one of the nation's best in Houston
The Houston Cougars rank No. 2 in the nation in offensive rebounding. SMU must control the boards if it wants to leave with a road win tonight.
The Houston Cougars are the No. 1 team in the American Athletic Conference when it comes to offensive rebounding.
Taking it a step further, the Cougars are ranked No. 2 in the country in offensive rebounding and are flirting with Portland State for the No. 1 spot.
Today's matchup for the SMU men's basketball team won't be easy. It gets even harder with SMU traveling to Houston, which has made it a habit of not losing many home games.
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But the key to a successful road trip for the Mustangs will involve crashing the boards. That, and making sure fundamental basketball play results in the Cougars being allowed only one shot per offensive possession.
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