SMU Mustangs forward Markus Kennedy (5) reacts during the first half against the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Men’s Basketball: In SMU’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1993, the Mustangs were edged out by the UCLA Bruins, 60-59, in the final seconds of the Thursday, March 19, game. After a rough start to the second half, SMU clawed its way back into the game as Nic Moore scored a three followed by a Ryan Manuel dunk moments later. With 10 seconds left, Yanick Moreira was called for goaltending. The loss ends SMU’s season and their first NCAA tournament appearance in 22 years.
Women’s Basketball: Seeded tenth, the SMU Women’s Basketball team fell to seventh-seeded Memphis, 71-59, in the opening round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday, March 6, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. SMU was led by senior Raven Short who scored a career-high 17 points in her final game as a Mustang. For more information on the conference tournament, visit The American’s website.
Women’s Equestrian: SMU junior Schaefer Raposa won three equitation on the flat match-ups to win the 2015 Pin Oak Collegiate Invitational at the Southwest Equestrian Center on Sunday, March 22. Earlier on Friday, March 20, the eighth-ranked SMU equestrian team concluded the regular season with an 11-8 victory at the Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center. SMU now shifts its attention to the United Conference Championship, a two-day event beginning on March 27, in Fresno, California.
SMU Men’s Golf. Junior Bryson DeChambeau.
Men’s Golf: SMU junior Bryson DeChambeau was named one of 24 collegiate golfers selected to the 2015 Ben Hogan Award Watch List. One of the most prestigious award in men’s college golf, The Ben Hogan Award is presented annually to the top men’s NCAA Division I, II or II, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer. DeChambeau was a semifinalist for the 2014 Ben Hogan Award, and is one of six juniors on the 2015 watch list. For the latest information on The Ben Hogan Award, visit The Ben Hogan Award webpage.
Women’s Golf: The SMU Women’s Golf team is currently in Kapalua, Hawaii to compete in the Ānuenue Spring Break Classic at the Bay Course in Maui. The 54-hole tournament begins Monday, March 23, and concludes Wednesday, March 25.
Men’s Rowing: The SMU Rowing team won all three Varsity 8 events to defeat Creighton and the University of Central Oklahoma on Saturday, March 14 at White Rock Lake. The Mustangs are back in action March 28-29 at the San Diego Crew Classic.
SMU Women’s Swimming & Diving. Senior Isabella Arcila.
Men’s Swimming & Diving: SMU senior Devin Burnett placed third in the platform and earned his third bid to the NCAA Championship on Wednesday, March 11, at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championship at the University of Iowa. The championship takes place from March 26-28 at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium.
Women’s Swimming & Diving: SMU senior Isabella Arcila earned the second fastest time in school history in the 100-yard freestyle during the final day of the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. With the completion of the Championship, the Mustangs’ 2014-15 team schedule comes to a close. Select Mustangs will compete at the Mesa Grand Prix, April 15-18.
Men’s Tennis: The SMU Men’s Tennis team fell 4-2 to the Memphis Tigers at the Racquet Club in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 21. The Mustangs return home to host Dartmouth on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. CT in the SMU Tennis Complex.
Women’s Tennis: The SMU Women’s Tennis team fell 4-0 to Tulane on Sunday, Marhc, 22, at the Ann and Brad Brookshire Family Pavillion at the SMU Tennis Complex. This loss was the Mustangs’ first in the American Athletic Conference play this season. Next, Mustangs will take on UAB on Friday, March 27, at 3 p.m., at the SMU Tennis Complex.
Women’s Track & Field: Holly Archer, Stephanie Kalu and Isabelle Marten all earned gold medals for SMU at the TCU Invitational on Friday, March 20. Next, the Mustangs will compete in the Texas Relays, hosted by the University of Texas, on March 25-28.
