Jaron Pierre Jr., SMU thwart Florida State’s comeback attempt

Jaron Pierre Jr. exploded for 28 points to help SMU hold off a pesky Florida State squad for an 83-80 win Saturday afternoon in Dallas.

Pierre scored 17 points in the final 8:46 to lead the Mustangs (15-5, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) to the victory after a back-and-forth game which saw 12 lead changes and 10 ties.

B.J. Edwards tallied 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while leading scorer Boopie Miller was held to 11 on 3-of-12 shooting.

Robert McCray V scored 17...