Thursday, November 6
7 PM
University of North Texas
2-0,0-0American
80
vs
53
Northwestern State
0-2,0-0Southland
1
2
F
Northwestern St.
20
33
53
North Texas
28
52
80
Men's Hoops Pulls Away To 27-Point Win
11/6/2025 10:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DENTON — The UNT men's basketball team defeated Northwestern State Thursday night at the Super Pit 80-53 to improve to 2-0 on the year under new head coach Daniyal Robinson.
The Mean Green (2-0) outscored the Demons (0-2) by 19 in the second half led by their defense and a variety of scoring from its deep roster. Four different North Texas players scored in double figures and on the defensive end they forced NSU into 16 turnovers.
"Love, love, love the depth of this team," said Robinson who played his entire roster Thursday. "Strength in numbers is something we talk a lot about with this team. I think it showed today. Northwestern State, credit to them, they showed a lot of look, pressed us, and made it challenging but we were able to figure it out and battle."
Senior Will McClendon came off the bench and scored a game-high 13 points after scoring 11 in the season opener. Junior David Terrell Jr. also scored a game-high 13 points on 4-5 shooting to go along with six assists. Senior Dylan Arnett added 12 points and sophomore Reece Robinson scored 11. The four guys who scored in double figures shot a combined 16-23 (.695).
Freshman EJ Horton came off the bench and fueled a second half run as he made three straight baskets and finished with eight points. Horton has yet to miss a shot so far this season.
Next up UNT has its first road trip of the young season as they head to Chicagoland to face Loyola Chicago at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Sunday at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield and on Marquee Sports.
The Mean Green (2-0) outscored the Demons (0-2) by 19 in the second half led by their defense and a variety of scoring from its deep roster. Four different North Texas players scored in double figures and on the defensive end they forced NSU into 16 turnovers.
"Love, love, love the depth of this team," said Robinson who played his entire roster Thursday. "Strength in numbers is something we talk a lot about with this team. I think it showed today. Northwestern State, credit to them, they showed a lot of look, pressed us, and made it challenging but we were able to figure it out and battle."
Senior Will McClendon came off the bench and scored a game-high 13 points after scoring 11 in the season opener. Junior David Terrell Jr. also scored a game-high 13 points on 4-5 shooting to go along with six assists. Senior Dylan Arnett added 12 points and sophomore Reece Robinson scored 11. The four guys who scored in double figures shot a combined 16-23 (.695).
Freshman EJ Horton came off the bench and fueled a second half run as he made three straight baskets and finished with eight points. Horton has yet to miss a shot so far this season.
Next up UNT has its first road trip of the young season as they head to Chicagoland to face Loyola Chicago at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Sunday at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield and on Marquee Sports.
For more information on UNT men's basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can 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
NW
UNT
FG%
.350
.560
3FG%
.313
.476
FT%
.741
.636
RB
24
32
TO
16
11
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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