Wednesday, January 24
Denton, TX
6:30 PM CT
University of North Texas
16-3,6-1AAC
77
vs
70
Tulane
8-10,1-6AAC
1
2
3
4
OT 1
F
Tulane
18
18
15
16
3
70
North Texas
15
14
17
21
10
77
Women’s Basketball Takes Down Tulane in Overtime, 77-70
1/24/2024 9:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Mean Green overcome 15-point deficit in the second half
DENTON, Texas – The UNT women's basketball team overcame another double-digit deficit in the second half to defeat Tulane, 77-70, in overtime Wednesday night inside The Super Pit.
The Mean Green found themselves trailing by 15 points with 2:29 left in the third quarter after Tulane went on a 12-4 run to take its largest lead of the game.
From there, UNT would close the quarter on a 10-0 run to cut Tulane's lead to 51-46 heading into the fourth quarter. The Mean Green would battle back behind two Shamaryah Duncan 3-pointers and tie the game at 67 with 31 seconds remaining in the game on two free throws from Tommisha Lampkin. The North Texas defense would rise to the occasion and force a shot clock violation with 1.7 seconds left in regulation. With the ball advanced past half court, Jaaucklyn Moore got off a deep 3-point attempt that rimmed out at the buzzer.
It was all Mean Green in overtime as they outscored Tulane, 10-3, in the extra period on their way to their sixth consecutive win. It was the first overtime game of the season for North Texas and its first overtime win since Jan. 18, 2020.
Tommisha Lampkin was dominant in another double-double performance with 18 points and 15 rebounds. It's the third time in her career she's gone for 15 or more in both points and rebounds.
DesiRay Kernal contributed 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Dyani Robinson had 17 points and four assists.
The 15-point comeback is the second largest deficit UNT has overcome to win this season, only behind its last home game when it came back from 18 to defeat Wichita State. With the win, UNT improved to 16-3 on the season and 6-1 in conference play. Jason Burton also tied Tina Slinker for the most wins by a first-year head coach in program history.
North Texas will be back in action Sunday when it hosts UAB in the first of two games against the Blazers this season that could have massive implications on the AAC regular season title race. Sunday's game is set to tip off at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Quoting Head Coach Jason Burton
On Tommisha Lampkin's performance:
"Tommisha Lampkin was huge on the boards. You talk about a game with 18 and 15 and she's got 11 defensive rebounds. That means we got a stop and it's an opportunity to get out and run in transition… She is the heart and soul of this team. What a game from her."
The Mean Green found themselves trailing by 15 points with 2:29 left in the third quarter after Tulane went on a 12-4 run to take its largest lead of the game.
From there, UNT would close the quarter on a 10-0 run to cut Tulane's lead to 51-46 heading into the fourth quarter. The Mean Green would battle back behind two Shamaryah Duncan 3-pointers and tie the game at 67 with 31 seconds remaining in the game on two free throws from Tommisha Lampkin. The North Texas defense would rise to the occasion and force a shot clock violation with 1.7 seconds left in regulation. With the ball advanced past half court, Jaaucklyn Moore got off a deep 3-point attempt that rimmed out at the buzzer.
It was all Mean Green in overtime as they outscored Tulane, 10-3, in the extra period on their way to their sixth consecutive win. It was the first overtime game of the season for North Texas and its first overtime win since Jan. 18, 2020.
Tommisha Lampkin was dominant in another double-double performance with 18 points and 15 rebounds. It's the third time in her career she's gone for 15 or more in both points and rebounds.
DesiRay Kernal contributed 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Dyani Robinson had 17 points and four assists.
The 15-point comeback is the second largest deficit UNT has overcome to win this season, only behind its last home game when it came back from 18 to defeat Wichita State. With the win, UNT improved to 16-3 on the season and 6-1 in conference play. Jason Burton also tied Tina Slinker for the most wins by a first-year head coach in program history.
North Texas will be back in action Sunday when it hosts UAB in the first of two games against the Blazers this season that could have massive implications on the AAC regular season title race. Sunday's game is set to tip off at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Quoting Head Coach Jason Burton
On Tommisha Lampkin's performance:
"Tommisha Lampkin was huge on the boards. You talk about a game with 18 and 15 and she's got 11 defensive rebounds. That means we got a stop and it's an opportunity to get out and run in transition… She is the heart and soul of this team. What a game from her."
Team Stats
Tulane
UNT
FG%
.408
.467
3FG%
.273
.190
FT%
.500
.680
RB
41
39
TO
19
12
STL
5
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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