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North Texas Mean Green's Free Throw Frenzy Outpaces Memphis Tigers in Denton Duel

First Half


The North Texas Mean Green faced off against the Memphis Tigers at UNT Coliseum, securing a 76-69 victory. The win brought the Mean Green to a record of 1-0, while the Tigers fell to 0-1. In the first half, both teams showcased their defensive prowess with North Texas leading by a narrow margin of 33-32. The Mean Green capitalized on their free throw opportunities, making an impressive 76 percent from the line.


Mar 30, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; North Texas Mean Green forward Jayden Martinez (24) and North Texas Mean Green guard Kai Huntsberry (10) celebrate a basket against the UAB Blazers in the first half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Second Half


As play resumed in the second half, North Texas intensified their offensive efforts. They outscored Memphis with a strong performance in fast break points and points off turnovers. Je'Shawn Stevenson led the charge for UNT with his relentless energy on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Reece Robinson contributed significantly by maintaining perfect shooting accuracy from beyond the arc.


Final Whistle


The game concluded with North Texas maintaining their lead despite several attempts by Memphis to close the gap. The Tigers struggled against UNT's aggressive defense which resulted in numerous turnovers and limited scoring opportunities inside the paint.


In this North Texas Mean Green vs Memphis Tigers review, it was evident that free throws played a crucial role in determining this matchup's outcome as UNT converted 31 out of 41 attempts compared to Memphis' fewer trips to charity stripe.


Looking ahead, fans can catch another exciting game when UNT takes on Temple Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on February 15th at 2:00 PM EST. Tune into ESPN+ for live coverage and stay updated with all things related to your favorite team! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about today's action-packed encounter!

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