North Texas Mean Green Host UAB Blazers in Key Matchup at UNT Coliseum

As the North Texas Mean Green prepare to host the UAB Blazers at the UNT Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Mean Green have shown a strong performance in their last home game against the Mavericks, securing a convincing 78-52 victory. This dominant display was characterized by an impressive field goal percentage of 53 and an even more remarkable three-point shooting rate of 44 percent.

The team's ability to convert from beyond the arc, coupled with their solid two-point shooting (62 percent), suggests that they have found an offensive rhythm that could trouble any defense. Moreover, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3 in their previous home game, it's clear that North Texas has been efficient in ball handling and creating scoring opportunities.

However, it wasn't just offense where North Texas excelled; defensively they managed to limit their opponents significantly. They forced 14 turnovers while committing only ten themselves and capitalized on these opportunities by scoring 23 points off turnovers.

Despite this strong showing at home, it's worth noting that in their last away game against Mississippi State Bulldogs, North Texas struggled as they fell short with a final score of 54-72. Their field goal percentage dropped to 38 percent overall and just 21 percent from three-point range. Additionally, ball movement seemed stifled as evidenced by a low assist count (4) relative to turnovers (16).

These contrasting performances highlight the importance of venue for North Texas; playing at home appears to be significantly advantageous for them.

Looking ahead to facing the Blazers at UNT Coliseum on February 1st at ESPNU channel number 208 offers another opportunity for North Texas Mean Green fans to see if their team can continue its strong form on familiar ground or if adjustments are needed after lessons learned from road challenges.

Fans eager for action can catch this anticipated matchup live on February first starting two o'clock AM UTC time zone or tune into ESPNU channel two hundred eight for national broadcast coverage.