Saturday, February 19
Denton, TX
11:30 a.m.
University of North Texas
vs
UAB
North Texas Set to Host UAB on Saturday
2/18/2022 1:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENTON, Texas – North Texas women's basketball (13-10, 7-6) will be looking to make program history on Saturday when they square off with UAB (13-10, 6-6) at 11:30 a.m. (CT) inside the Super Pit. Saturday's showdown will air on ESPN+ and Zac Babb will have the call KNTU 88.1 FM.
The Mean Green extended its league-best win streak to five against Florida Atlantic on Thursday night in a blowout. With another win, the Mean Green will have won a program-best six straight C-USA games.
Balanced scoring and defense has been the steady diet for the Mean Green in February. They've held their last five C-USA opponents to under 60 points. Quincy Noble led the team with 24 points propelling the Mean Green to its largest margin of victory in the series against the Owls.
UAB, a team that once was jockeying for first and second place in the West Division has dropped four out of its last five. UNT containing Zakyia Weathersby will be priority number one. They did just that last time out in Birmingham that ended in a North Texas 13-point victory. Weathersby is seventh in the country in double-doubles and was held to just four points and three boards.
UNT will hit the road for the final time in the regular season next week when they travel to Southern Miss (Feb. 24) and Louisiana Tech (Feb. 26).
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"I think both teams have some adjustments they would like to make from our last meeting. I thought last time we withheld a run they had and that was the difference in the game. Getting stops, making our free throws and executing our offense when we needed it most was huge. Tomorrow is a new day, so we expect everyone to put their best foot forward and compete. We've been talking a lot about consistency these past few weeks and our team has shown that lately. We hope that continues into this final stretch."
HISTORY
- This will be the 15th meeting all-time between North Texas and UAB.
- The Mean Green lead the all-time series, 9-5.
- UNT has won the last three matchups.
SCOUTING UAB
- Zakyia Weathersby is seventh in the country with 17 double-doubles this season.
- UAB is 5-7 on the road.
- Has four student-athletes averaging better than eight points per game.
- Margaret Whitley leads UAB in 3-pointers made this season with 41.
- Head Coach Randy Norton is in his ninth season with the program.
- UAB was tabbed 11th in the Preseason C-USA Coaches' Poll.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
- In six 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 51.9 PPG.
- In C-USA losses, UNT is allowing 71.2 PPG.
TOWNLEY'S TAB
- Is No. 1 all-time in school history for most rebounds in a career. (816)
- Is No. 1 all-time in UNT history for most games played. (126)
- Is tied for seventh in all-time games started at UNT. (99)
- Has the fifth most career rebounds of any active Division-I player in the state of Texas.
- Is No. 49 in career rebounds among active D-I players.
FOR THE RECORD
- Noble has reached double figures in all but four games this season.
- Noble is No. 25 on the career scoring list at North Texas. (708)
- Mitchell is four wins from the 100-career mark.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- 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.
The Mean Green extended its league-best win streak to five against Florida Atlantic on Thursday night in a blowout. With another win, the Mean Green will have won a program-best six straight C-USA games.
Balanced scoring and defense has been the steady diet for the Mean Green in February. They've held their last five C-USA opponents to under 60 points. Quincy Noble led the team with 24 points propelling the Mean Green to its largest margin of victory in the series against the Owls.
UAB, a team that once was jockeying for first and second place in the West Division has dropped four out of its last five. UNT containing Zakyia Weathersby will be priority number one. They did just that last time out in Birmingham that ended in a North Texas 13-point victory. Weathersby is seventh in the country in double-doubles and was held to just four points and three boards.
UNT will hit the road for the final time in the regular season next week when they travel to Southern Miss (Feb. 24) and Louisiana Tech (Feb. 26).
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"I think both teams have some adjustments they would like to make from our last meeting. I thought last time we withheld a run they had and that was the difference in the game. Getting stops, making our free throws and executing our offense when we needed it most was huge. Tomorrow is a new day, so we expect everyone to put their best foot forward and compete. We've been talking a lot about consistency these past few weeks and our team has shown that lately. We hope that continues into this final stretch."
HISTORY
- This will be the 15th meeting all-time between North Texas and UAB.
- The Mean Green lead the all-time series, 9-5.
- UNT has won the last three matchups.
SCOUTING UAB
- Zakyia Weathersby is seventh in the country with 17 double-doubles this season.
- UAB is 5-7 on the road.
- Has four student-athletes averaging better than eight points per game.
- Margaret Whitley leads UAB in 3-pointers made this season with 41.
- Head Coach Randy Norton is in his ninth season with the program.
- UAB was tabbed 11th in the Preseason C-USA Coaches' Poll.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
- In six 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 51.9 PPG.
- In C-USA losses, UNT is allowing 71.2 PPG.
TOWNLEY'S TAB
- Is No. 1 all-time in school history for most rebounds in a career. (816)
- Is No. 1 all-time in UNT history for most games played. (126)
- Is tied for seventh in all-time games started at UNT. (99)
- Has the fifth most career rebounds of any active Division-I player in the state of Texas.
- Is No. 49 in career rebounds among active D-I players.
FOR THE RECORD
- Noble has reached double figures in all but four games this season.
- Noble is No. 25 on the career scoring list at North Texas. (708)
- Mitchell is four wins from the 100-career mark.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- 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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