SMU defeats Virginia Tech in football and Virginia in men’s soccer

SMU secured significant victories in both football and men’s soccer against Virginia-based programs.

In football, the SMU Mustangs defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 51-28 in Dallas. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings recorded 350 passing yards and four touchdowns, while the Mustangs accumulated over 500 total yards. Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 291 yards and one touchdown, and freshman running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. contributed 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The loss brings Virginia Tech to a 6-3 season record.

In men’s soccer, SMU defeated the University of Virginia 6-0 during the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship quarterfinal at Washburne Soccer Stadium. SMU took a 3-0 lead into halftime with goals from Hickam, Lopez, and Emmanuel. They added three more goals in the second half. Virginia was outshot 21-10 during the match and failed to score despite a penalty kick attempt in the 56th minute being saved by the SMU goalkeeper.