Mustangs Edge Out Mean Green in a Nail-Biter at Moody Coliseum
In an intense conference game at Moody Coliseum, the North Texas Mean Green faced off against the SMU Mustangs, culminating in a closely contested battle that ended with a final score of 71-68. The Mean Green now stand with their record reflecting the intensity of their season's journey, while the Mustangs have etched another victory into theirs.
The North Texas Mean Green showcased remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, sinking 52 percent of their three-point attempts and totaling 12 successful shots from downtown. Their offensive efforts were led by precision shooting and an ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities, amassing 14 points from such plays. Despite being outrebounded by the Mustangs with a total rebound count of 28 compared to 34, they managed to keep pace throughout both halves of play.
Defensively, North Texas demonstrated tenacity with five steals and three blocks but was unable to contain the fast break as effectively as they might have hoped; they conceded ten fast break points. The team also maintained discipline regarding personal fouls committing only fifteen throughout the game.
A standout statistic for North Texas was their free throw efficiency; they made four out of five attempts translating to an impressive 80 percent success rate at the charity stripe. However, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession fourteen times which allowed SMU to score twelve points off these turnovers.
The Mean Green's performance inside was formidable as well; they scored twenty-six points in paint demonstrating strong interior play. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a commendable figure of 1.08 indicating a positive distribution and ball-handling dynamic despite some lapses leading to turnovers.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought contest, fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup when North Texas Mean Green will host Memphis Tigers at UNT Coliseum in Denton on February 15th at 7:00 PM local time. This upcoming encounter will be available for viewing on ESPN+, ensuring fans won't miss any action from what promises to be another captivating game.