University of North Texas Athletics
Monday, November 4
Denton, Texas
6 PM
University of North Texas
vs
Alcorn State
Mean Green Open 2024-25 Season Monday Night
11/3/2024 4:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Jason Burton begins his second season against Alcorn State at 6 p.m. CT.
DENTON, Texas – The UNT women's basketball team is set to open the 2024-25 regular season against Alcorn State Monday night at 6 p.m. CT inside The Super Pit.
The 2024 American Athletic Coach of the Year, Jason Burton, will begin his second season at the helm in Denton with senior forward Tommisha Lampkin leading the way for his team. Lampkin has been the recipient of recognition on the conference and national landscape during the preseason garnering accolades such as being named the AAC Preseason Co-Player of the Year and earning a spot on the Lisa Leslie Award Preseason Watchlist.
In addition to Lampkin, North Texas returns six players from last season's conference championship squad. Burton and his staff brought in six newcomers, including a solid group of four transfers led by junior guard, Kyla Deck, who spent her first two collegiate seasons at SFA.
While the 2023-24 team defied expectations, the Mean Green will not have the element of surprise against anyone this season as they were projected to finish second in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll, which was the program's highest preseason ranking since 2006.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early Monday night as a banner ceremony will precede the opening tip. Two banners will be lifted into the rafters of The Super Pit for the 2024 AAC Championship team and its postseason appearance in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.
WHAT 2 WATCH 4
• North Texas will open the 2024-25 season at home versus Alcorn State.
• The Mean Green will raise two banners pregame recognizing last season's American Athletic Conference regular season title and its WBIT appearance.
• UNT's roster features seven returners from last season and six newcomers, including two true freshmen.
EXHIBITION TIDBITS
• UNT routed Midwestern State, 98-48, in an exhibition contest on Oct. 30.
• North Texas had four players reach double figures with Tommisha Lampkin leading the way with 17 points.
• The Mean Green shot 82% from the floor in the first half and finished just above 70% for the game. The team also converted 9-of-12 3-point attempts and 71% of its free throws.
• UNT forced Midwestern State into 32 turnovers, which resulted in 33 points offensively.
A WIN WOULD...
• Improve the Mean Green to 1-0 on the season
• Give North Texas a 7-2 series lead over Alcorn State
• Improve UNT's record in season openers to 29-20 and extend its win streak in season openers to five games
• Make North Texas 34-15 in home openers in program history
The 2024 American Athletic Coach of the Year, Jason Burton, will begin his second season at the helm in Denton with senior forward Tommisha Lampkin leading the way for his team. Lampkin has been the recipient of recognition on the conference and national landscape during the preseason garnering accolades such as being named the AAC Preseason Co-Player of the Year and earning a spot on the Lisa Leslie Award Preseason Watchlist.
In addition to Lampkin, North Texas returns six players from last season's conference championship squad. Burton and his staff brought in six newcomers, including a solid group of four transfers led by junior guard, Kyla Deck, who spent her first two collegiate seasons at SFA.
While the 2023-24 team defied expectations, the Mean Green will not have the element of surprise against anyone this season as they were projected to finish second in the AAC Preseason Coaches Poll, which was the program's highest preseason ranking since 2006.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early Monday night as a banner ceremony will precede the opening tip. Two banners will be lifted into the rafters of The Super Pit for the 2024 AAC Championship team and its postseason appearance in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.
WHAT 2 WATCH 4
• North Texas will open the 2024-25 season at home versus Alcorn State.
• The Mean Green will raise two banners pregame recognizing last season's American Athletic Conference regular season title and its WBIT appearance.
• UNT's roster features seven returners from last season and six newcomers, including two true freshmen.
EXHIBITION TIDBITS
• UNT routed Midwestern State, 98-48, in an exhibition contest on Oct. 30.
• North Texas had four players reach double figures with Tommisha Lampkin leading the way with 17 points.
• The Mean Green shot 82% from the floor in the first half and finished just above 70% for the game. The team also converted 9-of-12 3-point attempts and 71% of its free throws.
• UNT forced Midwestern State into 32 turnovers, which resulted in 33 points offensively.
A WIN WOULD...
• Improve the Mean Green to 1-0 on the season
• Give North Texas a 7-2 series lead over Alcorn State
• Improve UNT's record in season openers to 29-20 and extend its win streak in season openers to five games
• Make North Texas 34-15 in home openers in program history
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