Saturday, February 4
Houston, TX
7 PM CT
University of North Texas
-195,103 CUSA
74
at
64
Rice
-158,66 CUSA
1
2
F
North Texas
40
34
74
Rice
29
35
64
Men's Basketball Beats Rice, 74-64
2/4/2023 9:37:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON — The North Texas men's basketball team beat Rice on the road Saturday night, 74-64 to pick up its 10th conference win on the year and its fourth straight victory overall.
UNT (19-5, 10-3) had four players score in double figures Saturday and was led by senior Kai Huntsberry who scored 21 points and dished out a team-high five assists. Also scoring in double figures against the Owls (15-8, 6-6) was Abou Ousmane (17 points), Rubin Jones (13 points) and Aaron Scott (12 points). Senior Tylor Perry was right behind with nine points.
"Our offense was great in the first half and really let us settle in defensively," said head coach Grant McCasland. "(Rice) puts you in so many binds with how they move the ball. You got to make it as hard as possible for forty minutes."
UNT made 18 free throws Saturday while Rice attempted only 18. The Mean Green limited their fouling as they had one less than the Owls.
North Texas has now won 10+ conference games for a second straight year. It's the first time since 2010 they've won 10+ league games in consecutive seasons. With the road win Saturday, UNT has now won 16 of its last 19 (.842) true road contest.
North Texas fans had a good turnout to the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston Saturday that made a noticeable difference in the game.
"It's a family deal," McCasland said. "That's what you love about being at North Texas. It makes a real difference."
The Mean Green return home Thursday to host UAB at the Super Pit at 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield.
Contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or by emailing ticketoffice@unt.edu for more information on UNT men's basketball tickets.
UNT (19-5, 10-3) had four players score in double figures Saturday and was led by senior Kai Huntsberry who scored 21 points and dished out a team-high five assists. Also scoring in double figures against the Owls (15-8, 6-6) was Abou Ousmane (17 points), Rubin Jones (13 points) and Aaron Scott (12 points). Senior Tylor Perry was right behind with nine points.
"Our offense was great in the first half and really let us settle in defensively," said head coach Grant McCasland. "(Rice) puts you in so many binds with how they move the ball. You got to make it as hard as possible for forty minutes."
UNT made 18 free throws Saturday while Rice attempted only 18. The Mean Green limited their fouling as they had one less than the Owls.
North Texas has now won 10+ conference games for a second straight year. It's the first time since 2010 they've won 10+ league games in consecutive seasons. With the road win Saturday, UNT has now won 16 of its last 19 (.842) true road contest.
North Texas fans had a good turnout to the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston Saturday that made a noticeable difference in the game.
"It's a family deal," McCasland said. "That's what you love about being at North Texas. It makes a real difference."
The Mean Green return home Thursday to host UAB at the Super Pit at 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield.
Contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or by emailing ticketoffice@unt.edu for more information on UNT men's basketball tickets.
Team Stats
UNT
Rice
FG%
.521
.471
3FG%
.400
.375
FT%
.692
.556
RB
35
24
TO
12
7
STL
3
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
7
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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