North Texas Mean Green's Paint Power Falls Short Against Memphis Tigers at FedExForum

The North Texas Mean Green faced off against the Memphis Tigers in a challenging encounter at the FedExForum. The game concluded with the Tigers securing a 57-48 victory over the Mean Green. This result leaves North Texas with a record of 0-1, while Memphis starts their season at 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams grappling for control, but it was Memphis who managed to carve out an early lead, scoring 28 points compared to North Texas's 18. The Mean Green struggled with their shooting accuracy, managing only a field goal percentage of 38 percent. Despite this, they showed resilience on defense with Demarion Watson contributing significantly by recording two steals and one block.

Second Half

In the second half, North Texas attempted to mount a comeback by increasing their offensive output to score 30 points. Je'Shawn Stevenson led this charge for UNT by adding crucial points and maintaining pressure on the opposition's defense. However, despite these efforts and an impressive team total of 36 points in the paint, they couldn't bridge the gap created earlier in the game.

Final Analysis

Memphis capitalized on their opportunities better throughout both halves and maintained composure under pressure from UNT’s defensive plays. Their bench players were particularly effective, contributing significantly to their overall scoreline with a total of 36 bench points.

For fans looking into detailed performance metrics from this matchup can refer to our post-game report North Texas Mean Green which includes insights like efficiency ratings and player contributions such as those found within our comprehensive analysis titled "North Texas Mean Green post-match stats."

Looking ahead for UNT supporters: mark your calendars! The next fixture is scheduled against Tulsa Golden Hurricane at UNT Coliseum in Denton on January 4th at noon local time; tune into ESPN+ for live coverage! Share your thoughts about this game or upcoming matches using #MeanGreenHoops online!