University of North Texas Athletics
University of North Texas
Nelson University (TX)
Mean Green Look to Remain Unbeaten in Early Stages of Season
11/12/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENTON, Texas – The UNT women's basketball team will host Nelson University in the third of four consecutive home games to open the 2025-26 season Thursday at 6 p.m. CT at The Super Pit.
The Mean Green cruised to two dominant wins in the first week of the season, averaging 97.5 points per game while shooting over 58% from the field. In the 106-36 win over Oklahoma Christian, UNT knocked down 12 threes, the third most in a game in program history. Through two games, North Texas has knocked down 21 3-pointers at a clip of 58.3% that leads the nation.
Tiffany Hammond is the leading scorer for the Mean Green at 15.5 points per game, but three other players also average double figures. Nelson brings in a similar offensive attack with five players scoring in double figures on the season. The Lady Lions are 4-0 on the season in NAIA play, but fell to SFA 88-54 on Nov. 3.
Thursday's matchup will be streamed on ESPN+ with James Trietley and Brian Burton on the call. The game can also be heard on the Varsity Network app with Sam Kaman.
WHAT 2 WATCH 4
• UNT is on the verge of its first 3-0 start since the 2002-03 season and closing in on the longest home winning streak in program history.
• UNT brings in 11 newcomers after setting a program record with 25 wins last season.
• TK Hammond was named to the American Conference weekly honor roll after averaging 15.5 points per game on 91% shooting in the first week of the season.
• The Mean Green posted the third-largest margin of victory in program history in Monday's season opener, defeating Oklahoma Christian 106-36.
SUPER AT THE PIT
• Jason Burton has led North Texas to a 30-3 record at home during his tenure. In victories at The Super Pit under Burton, the Mean Green have outscored their opponents by 20.3 points per game.
• UNT went 16-1 at home last season, smashing the program record for most home wins in a season.
• Since falling to SMU, North Texas has rattled off 13 straight wins at home, marking the second-longest streak in program history. During the current streak, the Mean Green have outscored their opponents by 20.6 points per game.
A WIN WOULD...
• Improve the Mean Green 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2002
• Extend UNT's home winning streak to 14 games
• Bring the series record to 1-0 in favor of UNT
