Thursday, February 17
Denton, TX
6:30 PM
University of North Texas
vs
Florida Atlantic
Women's Hoops Welcomes Florida Atlantic
2/16/2022 2:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENTON, Texas – North Texas women's basketball (12-10, 6-6) is looking for its fifth consecutive C-USA victory when they host Florida Atlantic (5-18, 1-11) on Thursday. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 p.m. (CT) inside the Super Pit. The game will air on ESPN+ and Zac Babb will have the call on KNTU 88.1 FM.
FAU comes into this game stumbling a bit, losing its last five in conference play. The Owls boast a balanced attack offensively with three scorers averaging right around 11.5 points per game.
The Mean Green own the largest current win streak in C-USA at four. Since joining the conference, North Texas has only won five in a row twice.
Defense has fueled this February surge. UNT hasn't given up more than 60 points since Feb. 5. It was a grueling stretch of five games in 11 days. Defense made the difference in this four-game winning streak with UNT only eclipsing its season point total average once.
Thursday's game will honor The Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting innovative ways of fighting all types of cancers affecting women. Fans who come to the game are encouraged to wear pink to support the cause.
North Texas will finish its homestand when they host UAB on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. (CT) in the Super Pit. That game will also air on ESPN+.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"FAU has been competing. They play hard and its evident they've bought in under their new coaching staff. For us, we just need to make sure we take it one game at a time. Our focus is all on FAU at this point. We need to make sure we're doing all of the right things on both sides of the floor to continue this run we are on."
HISTORY
- This will be the 18th all-time meeting between FAU and North Texas.
- The Owls lead the series, 10-7.
- North Texas has won the last three matchups in Denton.
SCOUTING FLORIDA ATLANTIC
- Is 1-9 on the road this year.
- Has five student-athletes averaging better than eight points per contest.
- Has lost its last five.
- Rita Pleskevich leads the Owls with 273 made field goals this season.
- Head Coach Jennifer Sullivan is in her first season with the program.
- FAU was tabbed 10th in the Preseason C-USA Coaches' Poll.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
- In five of UNT's C-USA victories, the Mean Green haven't given up more than 57 points.
- In conference wins, North Texas is giving up an average of 53.1 PPG.
- In C-USA losses, they are allowing 71.2 PPG.
KEEPING TABS
- Townley is No. 1 all-time in school history for most rebounds in a career. (812)
- Townley is No. 1 all-time in UNT history for most games played. (125)
- Townley is No. 8 for all-time games started at UNT. (98)
- Noble has reached double figures in all but four games this season.
- Noble is No. 27 on the career scoring list at North Texas. (684)
- Mitchell is five wins from the 100-career mark.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Thursday, Feb. 17 vs. FAU at 6:30 p.m. – Play 4 Kay (Pink Game)
- Saturday, Feb. 19 vs. UAB at 11:30 a.m. – Alumni Day
- Thursday, Mar. 3 vs. UTSA at 6:30 p.m. – Fan Appreciation Day
- Saturday, Mar. 5 vs. UTEP at 2 p.m. – Senior Day
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.
FAU comes into this game stumbling a bit, losing its last five in conference play. The Owls boast a balanced attack offensively with three scorers averaging right around 11.5 points per game.
The Mean Green own the largest current win streak in C-USA at four. Since joining the conference, North Texas has only won five in a row twice.
Defense has fueled this February surge. UNT hasn't given up more than 60 points since Feb. 5. It was a grueling stretch of five games in 11 days. Defense made the difference in this four-game winning streak with UNT only eclipsing its season point total average once.
Thursday's game will honor The Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting innovative ways of fighting all types of cancers affecting women. Fans who come to the game are encouraged to wear pink to support the cause.
North Texas will finish its homestand when they host UAB on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. (CT) in the Super Pit. That game will also air on ESPN+.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"FAU has been competing. They play hard and its evident they've bought in under their new coaching staff. For us, we just need to make sure we take it one game at a time. Our focus is all on FAU at this point. We need to make sure we're doing all of the right things on both sides of the floor to continue this run we are on."
HISTORY
- This will be the 18th all-time meeting between FAU and North Texas.
- The Owls lead the series, 10-7.
- North Texas has won the last three matchups in Denton.
SCOUTING FLORIDA ATLANTIC
- Is 1-9 on the road this year.
- Has five student-athletes averaging better than eight points per contest.
- Has lost its last five.
- Rita Pleskevich leads the Owls with 273 made field goals this season.
- Head Coach Jennifer Sullivan is in her first season with the program.
- FAU was tabbed 10th in the Preseason C-USA Coaches' Poll.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
- In five of UNT's C-USA victories, the Mean Green haven't given up more than 57 points.
- In conference wins, North Texas is giving up an average of 53.1 PPG.
- In C-USA losses, they are allowing 71.2 PPG.
KEEPING TABS
- Townley is No. 1 all-time in school history for most rebounds in a career. (812)
- Townley is No. 1 all-time in UNT history for most games played. (125)
- Townley is No. 8 for all-time games started at UNT. (98)
- Noble has reached double figures in all but four games this season.
- Noble is No. 27 on the career scoring list at North Texas. (684)
- Mitchell is five wins from the 100-career mark.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Thursday, Feb. 17 vs. FAU at 6:30 p.m. – Play 4 Kay (Pink Game)
- Saturday, Feb. 19 vs. UAB at 11:30 a.m. – Alumni Day
- Thursday, Mar. 3 vs. UTSA at 6:30 p.m. – Fan Appreciation Day
- Saturday, Mar. 5 vs. UTEP at 2 p.m. – Senior Day
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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