SMU Mustangs Coach Calls Loss to Louisville "Embarrassing"

Enfield criticizes team's lack of ball sharing in 88-74 defeat

Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:31am

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SMU head basketball coach Andy Enfield spoke to reporters after his team's 88-74 loss to the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, calling the Mustangs' performance "embarrassing" and criticizing their lack of ball sharing and unselfish play.

Why it matters

SMU has struggled to a 12-10 record so far this season, well below preseason expectations for the Mustangs. Enfield's public criticism of his team's effort and execution could signal deeper issues within the program that need to be addressed.

The details

Enfield said the Mustangs had an "embarrassing" showing in the loss, noting that they only recorded 8 assists as a team compared to 19 for Louisville. He said his players were "too selfish" with the ball and failed to make the extra pass to find open teammates.

  • SMU lost to Louisville 88-74 on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Andy Enfield

The head coach of the SMU Mustangs men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We were too selfish with the ball tonight. That was an embarrassing performance, the way we shared the basketball.”

— Andy Enfield, Head Coach, SMU Mustangs (on3.com)

What’s next

Enfield and the Mustangs will look to bounce back in their next game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on February 5th.

The takeaway

Enfield's strong criticism of his team's lack of ball movement and unselfish play suggests deeper issues within the SMU program that need to be addressed if they hope to turn around their disappointing season.