University of North Texas Athletics
Saturday, November 11
Denton
7 PM CT
University of North Texas
vs
Omaha
Mean Green Host Omaha Saturday Night
11/10/2023 12:37:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DENTON — A few days after a thrilling overtime season opening victory over Northern Iowa, the UNT men's basketball team is back in action Saturday night from the Super Pit with a matchup versus the Omaha Mavericks.
Tipoff for Saturday is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield. Prior to the start of the game the UNT Mean Green Scholarship Fund and UNT Alumni Association are hosting a pregame tailgate outside of Gate A of the Super Pit. The tailgate is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT and is open to the public.
The Mean Green (1-0) defeated UNI in the season opener 83-77 in overtime. UNT jumped out the gate shooting on fire. They made nine of its first 11 3-point attempts. In the second half they leaned on their defensive principles to limit a large comeback by the Panthers. They closed out the game making 13 of final 14 free throw attempts. Aaron Scott finished with a career-high 26 points. It's the second-most points scored in a UNT season opener in 15 years.
Omaha (1-1) opened the season Monday with a 85-53 home win over Doane. On Thursday they fell 82-60 at (RV) TCU. This will be the second straight year the Mavericks have played at the Super Pit. North Texas beat UNO 75-45 last year. It's the only other time the two schools have met.
SUPER PIT 50th ANNIVERSARY
This season marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the UNT Super Pit. The first game played at the Super Pit was on Tuesday Dec. 4, 1973. The Mean Green defeated TCU in the opening game 109-93. North Texas' Tony Wright scored the first field goal and Bobby Iverson had a magnificent performance as he scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead his team to victory. UNT's head coach was Gene Robbins and TCU's head coach was Johnny Swain. Future legendary Oklahoma and TCU head coach Billy Tubbs was on the Mean Green coaching staff at the time.
METAL DETECTORS
New for 2023-24 season, all Super Pit patrons and staff must go through metal detectors upon entry to the facility. Metal detector settings will allow patrons to keep their phones and keys in pockets when walking through.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
A clear bag policy has also been put in place for this season at the Super Pit. The following bags are approved for entry into DATCU Stadium and the Super Pit:
• Clear totes - plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12x12 inches. Clear totes can have a logo no larger than 4.5x4 inches.
• Plastic storage bags - one gallon, resealable, clear. One bag per person.
• Small clutch purse - approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 5.5x8.5 inches with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.
• Diaper bags are allowed with the accompanying child/infant.
• Seat cushions without pockets or compartments are allowed.
For more information on UNT men's basketball season tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tipoff for Saturday is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield. Prior to the start of the game the UNT Mean Green Scholarship Fund and UNT Alumni Association are hosting a pregame tailgate outside of Gate A of the Super Pit. The tailgate is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT and is open to the public.
The Mean Green (1-0) defeated UNI in the season opener 83-77 in overtime. UNT jumped out the gate shooting on fire. They made nine of its first 11 3-point attempts. In the second half they leaned on their defensive principles to limit a large comeback by the Panthers. They closed out the game making 13 of final 14 free throw attempts. Aaron Scott finished with a career-high 26 points. It's the second-most points scored in a UNT season opener in 15 years.
Omaha (1-1) opened the season Monday with a 85-53 home win over Doane. On Thursday they fell 82-60 at (RV) TCU. This will be the second straight year the Mavericks have played at the Super Pit. North Texas beat UNO 75-45 last year. It's the only other time the two schools have met.
SUPER PIT 50th ANNIVERSARY
This season marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the UNT Super Pit. The first game played at the Super Pit was on Tuesday Dec. 4, 1973. The Mean Green defeated TCU in the opening game 109-93. North Texas' Tony Wright scored the first field goal and Bobby Iverson had a magnificent performance as he scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead his team to victory. UNT's head coach was Gene Robbins and TCU's head coach was Johnny Swain. Future legendary Oklahoma and TCU head coach Billy Tubbs was on the Mean Green coaching staff at the time.
METAL DETECTORS
New for 2023-24 season, all Super Pit patrons and staff must go through metal detectors upon entry to the facility. Metal detector settings will allow patrons to keep their phones and keys in pockets when walking through.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
A clear bag policy has also been put in place for this season at the Super Pit. The following bags are approved for entry into DATCU Stadium and the Super Pit:
• Clear totes - plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12x12 inches. Clear totes can have a logo no larger than 4.5x4 inches.
• Plastic storage bags - one gallon, resealable, clear. One bag per person.
• Small clutch purse - approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 5.5x8.5 inches with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.
• Diaper bags are allowed with the accompanying child/infant.
• Seat cushions without pockets or compartments are allowed.
For more information on UNT men's basketball season tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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