Can the Mean Green's Sharpshooting Overcome the Tigers' Tenacity at UNT Coliseum?
The North Texas Mean Green emerged victorious with a 76-66 win over the Memphis Tigers, continuing their impressive season. The Mean Green now stand with an unblemished record, while the Tigers faced another setback.
In a game that showcased both teams' determination and skill, it was the North Texas Mean Green who capitalized on their home-court advantage at UNT Coliseum. The first half ended narrowly in favor of the Mean Green with a score of 33-30. However, it was in the second half where they truly shone, outscoring their opponents by adding 43 points to their tally compared to the Tigers' 36.
The offensive efforts of North Texas were spearheaded by an exceptional three-point shooting performance. They converted 57 percent from beyond the arc, sinking an impressive total of 16 three-pointers out of 28 attempts. This sharpshooting display proved pivotal in stretching their lead and securing victory.
Defensively, North Texas also stood tall against Memphis's advances. The team amassed five blocks and matched Memphis's eight steals to maintain pressure on defense throughout the game. Their defensive rebounds were crucial as well; they collected a total of 22 defensive boards which helped limit second-chance points for Memphis.
North Texas also demonstrated superior ball movement and decision-making on offense with a total of 16 assists compared to Memphis's twelve assists. This teamwork allowed them to maintain control and effectively execute plays leading to scores inside as well as outside.
Memphis fought valiantly despite falling short in this encounter. They managed to keep pace initially but struggled against North Texas’s high-powered offense as time progressed. With solid free throw shooting at an accuracy rate of eighty-one percent and fifteen second-chance points thanks to offensive rebounds, they kept themselves within striking distance until late into the game.
As for individual performances from both sides, players stepped up when needed but specific names or statistics cannot be singled out due to reporting restrictions.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action from North Texas Mean Green basketball: The team will next face off against UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham (AL). This upcoming contest is scheduled for February 18th at 2:00 PM Central Time and can be watched live on ESPN+.