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Sunday, January 26
1 PM
University of North Texas
15-4,6-1AAC
77
vs
64
Florida Atlantic
10-10,3-4AAC
1
2
F
Fla. Atlantic
34
30
64
North Texas
27
50
77
Men's Basketball Continues Momentum With 77-64 Win Over FAU
1/26/2025 4:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DENTON — The UNT men's basketball remained undefeated at home with a 77-64 win over Florida Atlantic at the Super Pit Sunday.
Moulaye Sissoko recorded his second double-double of the season and third of his career on 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. Sissoko has now scored double-digit points in four consecutive games, extending his career-long streak.
North Texas (15-4, 6-1), who trailed by seven at the half, scored 50 points in the second half to earn its fourth come from behind win of the season. It's the most points UNT has scored in a half against a conference opponent since scoring 55 against Rice on Dec. 29, 2018.
"I give coach [John] Jakus and his staff a lot of credit, they came in with a big spirit," UNT head coach Ross Hodge said. "I thought with eight minutes to go in the first half, we started getting a little more active, started getting some more turnovers and cut into the lead."
The Owls (10-10, 3-4) got their early lead behind Kaleb Glenn, as his 11 points at half led Florida Atlantic to the 34-27 lead at the break.
UNT's offensive explosion in the second half was led by Brenen Lorient, who built upon his five points in the first half with 12 in the second half. The Mean Green also took care of the ball as they finished with 10 assists and just five turnovers on the day.
The Mean Green took the lead at the 11:07 mark of the second half on a Sissoko jumper and did not look back.
Lorient finished with 17 points, his 11th double-digit performance of the season.
Atin Wright also scored 17 points, going 4-8 from 3-point range.
Sunday's win also ends a five-game losing streak to FAU and is North Texas' fifth straight overall win this year, which is a season best.
Next up, North Texas heads to Wichita State on Wednesday at Koch Arena. The contest tips off at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network presented by Learfield.
For more information on UNT Basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can purchase tickets at www.meangreentickets.com or visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Moulaye Sissoko recorded his second double-double of the season and third of his career on 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. Sissoko has now scored double-digit points in four consecutive games, extending his career-long streak.
North Texas (15-4, 6-1), who trailed by seven at the half, scored 50 points in the second half to earn its fourth come from behind win of the season. It's the most points UNT has scored in a half against a conference opponent since scoring 55 against Rice on Dec. 29, 2018.
"I give coach [John] Jakus and his staff a lot of credit, they came in with a big spirit," UNT head coach Ross Hodge said. "I thought with eight minutes to go in the first half, we started getting a little more active, started getting some more turnovers and cut into the lead."
The Owls (10-10, 3-4) got their early lead behind Kaleb Glenn, as his 11 points at half led Florida Atlantic to the 34-27 lead at the break.
UNT's offensive explosion in the second half was led by Brenen Lorient, who built upon his five points in the first half with 12 in the second half. The Mean Green also took care of the ball as they finished with 10 assists and just five turnovers on the day.
The Mean Green took the lead at the 11:07 mark of the second half on a Sissoko jumper and did not look back.
Lorient finished with 17 points, his 11th double-digit performance of the season.
Atin Wright also scored 17 points, going 4-8 from 3-point range.
Sunday's win also ends a five-game losing streak to FAU and is North Texas' fifth straight overall win this year, which is a season best.
Next up, North Texas heads to Wichita State on Wednesday at Koch Arena. The contest tips off at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network presented by Learfield.
For more information on UNT Basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can purchase tickets at www.meangreentickets.com or visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Team Stats
FAU
UNT
FG%
.415
.527
3FG%
.318
.467
FT%
.867
.571
RB
32
32
TO
13
5
STL
2
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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