University of North Texas Athletics
Postgame Notes vs Arkansas State
1/7/2012 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Game 17
Arkansas State 75, North Texas 72
Arkansas State Red Wolves (8-9, 1-2 SBC), North Texas Mean Green (9-8, 2-2 SBC)
January 7, 2012 – 7 p.m.
Convocation Center - Jonesboro, Ark.
NEXT GAME: NT hosts Western Kentucky at the Super Pit on January 12 at 7 p.m.
TEAM
-Took the lead against Arkansas State with a 28-10 run that spanned the last 11:01 of the first half to take a 37-30 lead into the break
-North Texas is 39-2 since 2009-10 when leading at the half, with both losses coming at Arkansas State.
INDIVIDUAL
-Had North Texas’ first 5+ block game since Jeffery Simpson had 5 against UALR on Mar. 3, 2006
-Set a season-high with five blocks
-Had his third 3+ block game of the season
-Had his 10th double-figure scoring game of the season, reaching double figures in the first half alone
-Scored in double digits for the third straight game and 14th time this season
-Tied a season-high with four steals
-Had 4+ steals for the third straight game
-Had 3+ steals for the fifth straight game
-Scored in double figures for the fourth time this season
-Hit 3 3-pointers for the fourth time this season
-Tied his career-high with four assists
