Clash at UNT Coliseum: North Texas Mean Green Hosts Temple Owls in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the North Texas Mean Green prepare to welcome the Temple Owls to the UNT Coliseum for an exciting game of men's basketball, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent strong performance. The Mean Green have shown a promising trend in their past games, which bodes well for this upcoming matchup.
In their last home game against the Mavericks, North Texas displayed a dominant performance with a convincing 78-52 victory. Their offensive efficiency was impressive, shooting approximately 53 percent from the field and an outstanding 44 percent from beyond the arc. This level of accuracy from long range could be a significant advantage against the Owls. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers, scoring 23 points off them and maintaining a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for North Texas in recent outings. In an away game against Mississippi State Bulldogs, they struggled with ball control and suffered a loss with only 54 points scored compared to Bulldogs' 72 points. Their three-point shooting dropped significantly to around 21 percent that night.
Despite this setback on the road, North Texas showed resilience in another neutral-site game against Fordham Rams where they narrowly lost by one point (59-60). They matched up well defensively with both teams grabbing 40 rebounds each and blocking numerous shots; however, turnovers were again an issue.
The UNT Coliseum has been a fortress for North Texas so far this season; hence playing at home should give them confidence going into this game. With their ability to shoot efficiently from distance and capitalize on opponent mistakes at home court advantage could prove pivotal as they aim for another win.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU channel 208 when these two teams face off on January 13th at UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. The tip-off is scheduled for just before midnight UTC time (6 PM Central Time), ensuring an electric atmosphere under Saturday night lights.