Entering their second game of the season, the SMU Mustangs are looking for defense.

Offense hasn't been a problem. Three Mustang guards combined for 61 points and the team shot 56% in Monday's 96-76 win over Tarleton State. But coach Andy Enfield wants to see improved defense in Thursday's matchup with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in Dallas.

SMU (1-0) allowed 48% shooting to Tarleton State in the first half and only won the overall rebounding battle 31-30.

"Hopefully, we'll improve, especially on the defensive end," said Enfield. " ... Not a bad effort, but we just have to clean some things up defensively."

Enfield identified stopping the dribble and cutting down on fouls (Tarleton State shot 35 free throws) as particular areas for improvement.

Reserve guard Jaron Pierre Jr. Pierre paced

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