SMU forward Matt Cross (33) shoots against Alabama State center Ubong Okon (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SMU guard Kario Oquendo (8) drives past Alabama State guard CJ Hines (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SMU guard B.J. Edwards (0) takes control of the ball in front of Alabama State guard TJ Madlock during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Alabama State guard TJ Madlock (20) reaches for the rebound against SMU forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SMU guard Boopie Miller dribbles against Alabama State guard Shawn Fulcher during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SMU head coach Andy Enfield gives directions from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama State Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)