No. 3 SMU needed a shootout to beat UAB in the semifinals of the Conference USA men's tournament.
After playing to a 1-1 tie through regulation and two 10-minute overtimes, SMU put away UAB, 3-1, in the deciding shootout. SMU Goalie Matt Wideman stopped the first two UAB shots and the fourth Blazer try to seal the victory.
In the second half, UAB grabbed the early advantage on a Jerson Monteriro goal. SMU countered in the 69th minute on a spectacular goal by Paulo DaSilva.
Host Tulsa suffered a 3-0 loss to 20th-ranked Kentucky in the other semifinal. Jase Griffiths led the Wildcats with two goals.