WBB UTEP 75 North Texas 67

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North Texas fell to the UTEP Miners of El Paso.  The Mean Green had the lead late into the 4th period however seemed to fall apart when an offensive foul was called on Candice Adams even though it appeared the UTEP defender was either even with or passed her on the fast break.  Still, the Mean Green may have put all the teams in Conference USA on notice that the Mean Green are someone to not overlook.

Today’s Player of the Game is Teadra Jones, who led the team with 19 points on 6 of 17 (35.3%) shooting from the floor, 2 of 6 (33.3%) from behind the arc, and 5 of 7 (71.4%) from the free throw line on 37 minutes of play. She was also one of 3 players with 7 rebounds.  Also in double figures this afternoon was Bria Frierson (13) and Candice Adams (12).

This afternoon’s top defensive performer was Kelsey Criner with 8 rebounds (2 Offensive; 6 Defensive), 2 Steals and 1 Assist while scoring 9 points on 34 minutes of play.

The Mean Green gets back to the hardwood on Sunday, January 10th in Houston, TX at 2:00 PM to take on the Rice Owls (2-11 1-1).  The game is on TV (American Sports Network) and KNTU.

Game stats for today’s game have been posted.

Current conference standings (as of 1/3/2016)

TEAM             CONF  GB  OVR
UTEP             2-0    -  11-1
Western Kentucky 1-0   0.5 10-2
Florida Atlantic 1-0   0.5  9-3
Southern Miss    1-0   0.5  8-4
Middle Tennessee 1-0   0.5  7-5
Old Dominion     1-0   0.5  5-8
North Texas      1-1    1   6-6
Rice             1-1    1   2-11
Marshall         0-1   1.5 10-2
Charlotte        0-1   1.5  7-5
UAB              0-1   1.5  7-5
Louisiana Tech   0-1   1.5  5-7
Florida Intl     0-1   1.5  2-10
UTSA             0-2    2   4-8

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