DALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller’s half-court shot as time expired helped Southern Methodist University beat Virginia Tech 77-76 on Wednesday night.
Miller scored 24 points, 19 in the second half, and had six assists for the Broncos (13-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).
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After missing a free throw, Jaylen Pierre Jr. grabbed a rebound with 1.7 seconds left, and the two sides called a timeout before the inbounds ball. B.J. Edwards found a streaking Miller, who took two dribbles and shot from half court.
The game-winner was Miller’s first 3-pointer of the night after missing his first five 3-point attempts. Miller made 6 of 15 shots from the field and 11 of 16 free throws.
SMU trailed for all but 1:13 of the second half, but kept the deficit to single digits.
Samet Yigitoglu scored 14 points and Pierre Jr. had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Broncos, which ended a two-game skid. Jaden Toombs had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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Jailen Bedford scored 22 points and Jaden Schutt scored 15 for the Hokies (13-5, 2-3).
Missed free throws doomed Virginia Tech in the final period, shooting just 61% from the line overall and 43% from the line in the second half. SMU shot 70% from the free throw line (67% in the second half).
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SMU: Host Virginia on Saturday.
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