Friday, December 3
Denton, TX
6:30 PM
University of North Texas
vs
SMU
Photo by: Zach Thomas
North Texas Set to Host SMU on Friday
12/1/2021 2:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENTON, Texas – The North Texas women's basketball team will host metroplex rival SMU (3-4) on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. (CT) in the Super Pit. SMU leads the all-time series 32-17.
The Mustangs come to Denton losing three of their last four and most recently against Oklahoma, 84-72 on Tuesday. They are led by Sydne Wiggins and Florida State transfer, Savannah Wilkinson in minutes played and points. Wiggins averages 13.1 points and is shooting better than 40-percent from 3-point range. Wilkinson plays the second most minutes averages 14.7 per contest. SMU is led by first year coach, Toyelle Wilson.
The Mean Green will look to build off last week's momentum. The offense got their swagger back from behind the arc and the free throw line. Transfer, Amber Dixon made her presence felt for the first time this season scoring 26 points in a 17-point comeback against Montana State. It was the highest point total by a UNT player this season.
North Texas will look to start this important three-game homestand on the right foot before the non-conference slate wraps up. The game will broadcast on ESPN+ and Zac Babb will cover the air waves on KNTU 88.7 FM.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"This is as important of a game as any of them. The metroplex rivalry is a huge deal but it's also important for us to take care of our home court. A goal of ours is always to be better than our last time out and I think we've done a decent job of that this season. We haven't played for a while, so we have to be prepared and execute on both sides of the floor to get the victory."
HISTORY
This will be the 50th meeting between the two crosstown rivals, dating back to 1977. SMU won the last bout against UNT in Dallas, 73-66 on Nov. 28, 2018.
THANKSGIVING CLASSIC QUICK HITTERS
- UNT won the 2021 Thanksgiving Classic at Cal Poly with two comfortable victories over Montana State and St. Thomas.
- Dixon was named to the All-Tournament Team averaging 20.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest.
- Dixon tied a career-high in points with 26 against Montana State. She also tied a career-high in free throws made with 10.
- Quincy Noble got back on track scoring 21 and 18 points in respective games. She was 7-of-16 for the tournament from behind the arc.
- Jaylen Mallard made her first UNT starts in the tournament and nearly missed a double-double in the MSU game.
- Kendall McGruder set a career-high in points with 10 against St. Thomas.
- Aly Gamez, Jazion Jackson, Mallard, Noble, and Madison Townley all started.
AROUND THE COUNTRY
- The Mean Green are one of the top rebounding teams in the country, they check in at No. 7 nationally.
- UNT comes into Friday's matchup with the 19th most free throw attempts.
- North Texas' high-powered offense ranks No. 24 in the country with 79.8 points per game.
DOING NUMBERS IN C-USA
- UNT ranks first in the conference in scoring offense, free throw attempts, total rebounds, scoring margin, and field goal percentage.
- North Texas is tied for first in 3-point field goals made in a game with 14 vs. Howard. (School Record)
- Gamez' eight helpers against Howard ties for first in C-USA this season.
- Gamez is tied for third in C-USA with 5.7 defensive rebounds per game.
- Townley is third in C-USA with 3.6 offensive boards per game.
- Gamez is tied for fourth in the conference with 4.1 assists per contest.
- Dixon is sixth in C-USA with a FT percentage of .842 (16-19).
- Townley is seventh overall in the conference with 7.8 glass cleaners per contest.
NOBLE NOTABLES
- Leads the league in 3-point percentage with at least 2.5 attempts per game (.381).
- Noble makes it count when she heads to the charity stripe. She is making 88-percent of them which is good for third best in C-USA.
- Ninth in the conference in field goal percentage (.393).
- Made five from downtown vs. Howard which ties for the second most by a C-USA player this year.
- Second in C-USA for most made 3-pointers this year (16).
- Was voted the Preseason C-USA Player of the Year.
SEASON TABS
- North Texas is 4-0 when scoring over 75 points in a game.
- UNT's two losses come by a total of seven points.
- Mitchell is 13 wins away from the 100 career victory mark at UNT.
FOLLOW US
Please make sure to follow North Texas women's basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MeanGreenWBB) for news and updates all season long.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2021 season are available now. Any ticket-related questions may be directed to the Mean Green Athletics Ticket Office via email at ticketoffice@unt.edu or by phone at (940) 565-2527.
The Mustangs come to Denton losing three of their last four and most recently against Oklahoma, 84-72 on Tuesday. They are led by Sydne Wiggins and Florida State transfer, Savannah Wilkinson in minutes played and points. Wiggins averages 13.1 points and is shooting better than 40-percent from 3-point range. Wilkinson plays the second most minutes averages 14.7 per contest. SMU is led by first year coach, Toyelle Wilson.
The Mean Green will look to build off last week's momentum. The offense got their swagger back from behind the arc and the free throw line. Transfer, Amber Dixon made her presence felt for the first time this season scoring 26 points in a 17-point comeback against Montana State. It was the highest point total by a UNT player this season.
North Texas will look to start this important three-game homestand on the right foot before the non-conference slate wraps up. The game will broadcast on ESPN+ and Zac Babb will cover the air waves on KNTU 88.7 FM.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"This is as important of a game as any of them. The metroplex rivalry is a huge deal but it's also important for us to take care of our home court. A goal of ours is always to be better than our last time out and I think we've done a decent job of that this season. We haven't played for a while, so we have to be prepared and execute on both sides of the floor to get the victory."
HISTORY
This will be the 50th meeting between the two crosstown rivals, dating back to 1977. SMU won the last bout against UNT in Dallas, 73-66 on Nov. 28, 2018.
THANKSGIVING CLASSIC QUICK HITTERS
- UNT won the 2021 Thanksgiving Classic at Cal Poly with two comfortable victories over Montana State and St. Thomas.
- Dixon was named to the All-Tournament Team averaging 20.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest.
- Dixon tied a career-high in points with 26 against Montana State. She also tied a career-high in free throws made with 10.
- Quincy Noble got back on track scoring 21 and 18 points in respective games. She was 7-of-16 for the tournament from behind the arc.
- Jaylen Mallard made her first UNT starts in the tournament and nearly missed a double-double in the MSU game.
- Kendall McGruder set a career-high in points with 10 against St. Thomas.
- Aly Gamez, Jazion Jackson, Mallard, Noble, and Madison Townley all started.
AROUND THE COUNTRY
- The Mean Green are one of the top rebounding teams in the country, they check in at No. 7 nationally.
- UNT comes into Friday's matchup with the 19th most free throw attempts.
- North Texas' high-powered offense ranks No. 24 in the country with 79.8 points per game.
DOING NUMBERS IN C-USA
- UNT ranks first in the conference in scoring offense, free throw attempts, total rebounds, scoring margin, and field goal percentage.
- North Texas is tied for first in 3-point field goals made in a game with 14 vs. Howard. (School Record)
- Gamez' eight helpers against Howard ties for first in C-USA this season.
- Gamez is tied for third in C-USA with 5.7 defensive rebounds per game.
- Townley is third in C-USA with 3.6 offensive boards per game.
- Gamez is tied for fourth in the conference with 4.1 assists per contest.
- Dixon is sixth in C-USA with a FT percentage of .842 (16-19).
- Townley is seventh overall in the conference with 7.8 glass cleaners per contest.
NOBLE NOTABLES
- Leads the league in 3-point percentage with at least 2.5 attempts per game (.381).
- Noble makes it count when she heads to the charity stripe. She is making 88-percent of them which is good for third best in C-USA.
- Ninth in the conference in field goal percentage (.393).
- Made five from downtown vs. Howard which ties for the second most by a C-USA player this year.
- Second in C-USA for most made 3-pointers this year (16).
- Was voted the Preseason C-USA Player of the Year.
SEASON TABS
- North Texas is 4-0 when scoring over 75 points in a game.
- UNT's two losses come by a total of seven points.
- Mitchell is 13 wins away from the 100 career victory mark at UNT.
FOLLOW US
Please make sure to follow North Texas women's basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MeanGreenWBB) for news and updates all season long.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2021 season are available now. Any ticket-related questions may be directed to the Mean Green Athletics Ticket Office via email at ticketoffice@unt.edu or by phone at (940) 565-2527.
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