University of North Texas Athletics
Simpson Scores 17 Points In Victory
11/18/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
DENTON (11/18/05) Senior Jeffrey Simpson scored 17 points in the opening eight minutes to lead the North Texas men’s basketball team to a 85-48 victory against Hardin-Simmons on Friday night in the Super Pit.
Head coach Johnny Jones earned his 50th victory at
In the first eight minutes of the game, Simpson was a perfect 7-for-7 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. He scored 17 of his team’s 26 points as the Mean Green jumped out to a 26-11 lead. The center finished the game with 17 points and eight rebounds.
Twelve
The Mean Green scored 24 straight points to start off the second half. The
Sophomore Michael Sturns scored in double digits with 14 points. Senior Isaac Hines scored nine of his 11 points in the second half. He also recorded seven rebounds and dished out three assists.
