Clash at Cadence Bank Arena: North Texas Mean Green and Mississippi State Bulldogs Set for Basketball Showdown
As the North Texas Mean Green prepare to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Cadence Bank Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The upcoming game is a chance for the Mean Green to showcase their resilience and adaptability on an unfamiliar court.
The recent performances of North Texas have been a mixed bag, with their last three games reflecting both ends of the spectrum. In their most recent outing against Fordham Rams at Barclays Center, they narrowly missed victory by one point, finishing with 59 points against Rams' 60. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up 11 blocks and maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio better than that of the Rams.
Prior to that game, North Texas faced Boise State Broncos where they suffered a five-point defeat (64-69). However, it's important to note that despite this setback, they demonstrated tenacity in forcing turnovers and converting them into points – securing 21 points off turnovers.
Their performance against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils was more reflective of their potential. Dominating with a scoreline of 79-48 at home in UNT Coliseum showcased what the team is capable of when firing on all cylinders. Their impressive field goal percentage (54 percent) coupled with strong rebounding – pulling down 35 boards – laid down a marker for what fans can expect when things click into place.
As we look ahead to the matchup at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, it's clear that while away games pose additional challenges for teams like North Texas Mean Green due to unfamiliar surroundings and crowd dynamics favoring home teams like Mississippi State Bulldogs; however, if past performances are anything to go by – particularly their dominant win over Delta Devils – then fans can remain hopeful for an assertive display from North Texas.
The game is scheduled for December 17th at 21:00 UTC and will be available on SEC Network+ online platform. This presents an opportunity for fans who cannot make it to Tupelo to still partake in cheering on their team during this exciting fixture.