North Texas Mean Green Set to Soar Against Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse

As the North Texas Mean Green prepare to face off against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of high-scoring games. The Mean Green's performance has been a mix of highs and lows, with their last three games providing a glimpse into their current form.

In their most recent match-up against the Roadrunners, North Texas fell just short with a final score of 62-64. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they boasted an impressive free throw percentage of 81 percent and dominated points in the paint with 30. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 24 percent from three-point range.

Their previous game saw them on the road against UAB Blazers where they put up a similar scoreline but again came up short at 62-71. Their two-point field goal percentage was strong at 50 percent and they excelled in fast break points with 17. Yet turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession twelve times which translated into points for UAB.

However, it's not all been setbacks for North Texas; before these two losses, they secured a victory over Memphis Tigers with a score of 76-66. In that game, their three-point shooting was exceptional at an astounding rate of 57 percent and they capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-two points off them.

The upcoming game will be crucial for North Texas as consistency is key in building momentum towards postseason play. With Tudor Fieldhouse being unfamiliar territory for many players, adapting quickly to its environment will be vital for securing victory.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ when these two teams clash on March 9th at seven o'clock in Houston's Tudor Fieldhouse – where every bounce could tip the scales in this thrilling encounter.