University of North Texas
Grambling State
Women’s Hoops Hosts Grambling State Friday Night
11/6/2025 2:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DENTON, Texas – The UNT women's basketball team will look to start 2-0 for the third straight season when it hosts Grambling State Friday night at 6 p.m. CT in The Super Pit.
The Mean Green started the 2025-26 campaign with an impressive showing against Oklahoma Christian on Monday night. Six newcomers scored in double figures, led by Tiffany Hammond's 22 points. UNT's 106-36 victory marked the fifth-highest scoring game and the third-largest margin of victory in program history.
Hammond added five assists to her career-best offensive night, which included six made 3-pointers on seven attempts. Forward Tionna Lidge also set a career high with 16 points in her first game at North Texas.
Grambling will enter Friday's contest following a 96-70 loss to SMU on Tuesday. The Mean Green and Lady Tigers have only met once before, which was an 83-60 win for UNT in 2023.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Owen Simpson and Brian Burton on the call. It can also be heard on the Varsity Network App with Sam Kaman.
WHAT 2 WATCH 4
• UNT will look to start 2-0 for the third straight year when it takes on Grambling State Friday night.
• UNT brings in 11 newcomers after setting a program record with 25 wins last season.
• Megan Nestor received national recognition being named on the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award Preseason Watch List.
• 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 29-3 record at home during his tenure
• In victories at The Super Pit under Burton, the Mean Green have outscored their opponents by 19.5 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 12 straight wins at home, tying the second-longest streak in program history.
A WIN WOULD...
• Improve the Mean Green 2-0 on the year
• Extend UNT's home winning streak to 15 games, tying the second-longest streak in program history
• Make Jason Burton the fastest head coach to win 50 games in program history
• Bring the series record to 2-0 in favor of UNT
