ABILENE, Texas (Interstat) — A surging SMU team will look to capitalize on its home court advantage when it hosts struggling Boston College in a nonconference men’s basketball game organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Saturday. The Mustangs (18-8) enter Moody Coliseum riding momentum from a 95-85 victory over Louisville on Tuesday. In that win, guard Boopie Miller scored 23 points and dished out nine assists, continuing a stretch of dominant play. Over his last seven games, Miller is averaging 17.1 points and 7.1 assists, serving as the engine for an SMU offense that has averaged 86.4 points in its last five outings. Conversely, the Eagles (9-17) are mired in a seven-game losing streak, most recently falling 80-72 at Florida State. Their last win came on Jan. 21 against Pittsburgh. During the skid, Boston College has struggled offensively, failing to reach 70 points in four of those contests. A key matchup will feature the teams’ lead guards. SMU’s Miller will be opposed by Boston College’s Chase Forte, who is coming off a 14-point, four-assist performance against the Seminoles. Forte’s production has been inconsistent during the losing streak, but his ability to manage the game against SMU’s pressure will be critical for the Eagles. The venue, Moody Coliseum in Abilene, provides a distinct home-court edge for SMU. The Mustangs are 12-2 at home this season, while Boston College is just 1-8 in true road games. Beyond the individual battle, SMU’s superior depth and scoring balance pose a significant challenge. In the win over Louisville, Jaron Pierre Jr. added 25 points and Corey Washington had 18. Boston College, which relies heavily on Forte, Fred Payne and Luka Toews, has found it difficult to sustain scoring outside its primary options. This game represents a final nonconference tune-up for both sides before resuming their ACC schedules next week. For SMU, it’s a chance to solidify its postseason resume. For Boston College, it’s an opportunity to find a much-needed spark and snap a lengthy drought before returning home to face Wake Forest on Feb. 24. Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Abilene.