SMU on right side of bubble as road test against Syracuse looms

SMU takes its varied offensive attack on the road as it looks to build its resume for the postseason when it plays against host Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coast Conference game.

It's the first time the teams will square off in Syracuse after SMU defeated the Orange twice last season -- once at home and again on a neutral floor in the ACC tournament -- in the only other contests between the programs.

The Mustangs (17-7, 6-5 ACC) head to central New York after an 89-81 home win over Notre Dame on Tuesday.