For SMU's Papa Dia, a junior forward/center, channeling his emotion into the more physical aspects of basketball had been a weakness. No more. Dia is averaging 12.2 points and 8.5 rebounds and has seven double-doubles this season.
02/06/2010SMU men get quick start, roll over Tulane Derek Williams scored 18 points and Papa Dia 17, and the two gave Southern Methodist an early boost in a 66-48 victory over Tulane on Saturday.02/05/2010Women's basketball: UTEP 71, SMU 61 Haley Day scored a career-high 23 points, leading a comeback effort against UTEP that fell short, allowing the Miners (13-10, 4-4 Conference USA) to hold on for a 71-61 win over the Mustangs (15-6, 5-3).SMU's guard McCoy has torn ACL, is out for season Sophomore guard Paul McCoy will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. 02/04/2010Texas Sports Hall of Fame expands with history of SWC The gaping holes in Earl Campbell's No. 20 Texas Longhorns jersey are reminders of futile attempts by defenders trying to tackle the Heisman Trophy winner.02/03/2010Latest rankings: Where Texas, other Big 12 schools stand in recruiting Rivals.com rankings of college recruiting classes (latest issue Wednesday, Feb. 3). The list contains total commitments, 5-star, 4-star, 3-star commits and average star ranking. Jones says SMU's class is best he's had in college football02/02/2010Men's basketball: Southern Mississippi 56, SMU 53 Gary Flowers scored 17 points and Southern Mississippi avoided another late-game letdown by defeating SMU 56-53 on Tuesday night.02/01/2010Where Texas, other Big 12 schools rank nationally in recruiting Rivals.com rankings of college recruiting classes (latest issue Jan. 15). The list contains total committments, 5-star, 4-star, 3-star commits and average star ranking.SMU signing day preview: Bowl win boosts Mustangs' class A breakthrough season has only added to what looks like one of SMU's best classes in years.01/30/2010Women's basketball: SMU 74, Houston 67 Christine Elliott scored 14 points and grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the season, and Haley Day added 10 points and a season-high 13 rebounds for her first double-double of the season, leading the Mustangs to a 74-67 victory over Houston on Saturday. Doherty, SMU get 'signature' win, 70-60 over Memphis Derek Williams scored 25 points and Papa Dia added 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead SMU to a 70-60 victory against Memphis on Saturday.