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In a series that has seen more than its fair share of closely contested games, this Friday night affair proved to be no exception. North Texas got off to a slow start, tied up the game by the end of the second quarter, got a few steps behind the Owls in the third and trailed by as much as 12 in the fourth quarter. North Texas battled back and took the lead late into the fourth quarter on some key defensive plays that lead to some big points. Poorly timed fouls late into the fourth quarter are what ultimately did North Texas in as Rice made 7 free throws on 10 attempts in the fourth quarter, more than they shot for the previous three quarters (6 of 8).
| Scores by Period | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 15 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 50 |
| North Texas | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 49 |
Deja Terriell is having a good freshman season so far. For the second time this season, she has provided some very solid minutes coming off the bench. This time she scored 14 points on 6 of 7 (85.7%!) from the floor and 2 of 4 (50%) from the free throw line. She collected 4 total rebounds (3 offensive and 1 defensive), 2 blocks, and 2 steals.
If you were to look at Terriell Bradley’s point total, you’d think she had a decent game except for the fact that nine of her points came from the charity stripe. She was 2 of 12 (16.7%) from the floor. Lauren Holmes did better compared to the LaTech game where we contributed 11 points, 6 steals, and rebounds. Holmes leads the team with 39 steals and Conference USA with 3.0 steals per game.
Another crazy end to a game in the SuperPit for 2018
Here is my account of the game late in the 4th quarter. This would be around the 1:30 mark or so.
Lauren Holmes drops a three at the top of the arc to pull the #MeanGreen to within 3. Timeout Rice. 44-41.
— NT Sports Stats (@NTSportsStats) January 6, 2018
Crazy sequence. Defense clamping down on Rice and has forces two huge turnovers. Rice only up 1 – 46-45. Timeout NT. 29.7 with the ball.#GoMeanGreen #GMG #NewDenton
— NT Sports Stats (@NTSportsStats) January 6, 2018
Bradley makes a contested layup. North Texas with a 1 poi t lead – 47-46. Timeout Rice. 11.o with the ball.#GoMeanGreen #GMG #NewDenton
— NT Sports Stats (@NTSportsStats) January 6, 2018
Lauren Holmes commits a costly foul. Rice to the line, makes both. Rice now up 1 – 48-47. Last time out NT. 11.9 still on the game clock.#GoMeanGreen #GMG #NewDenton
— NT Sports Stats (@NTSportsStats) January 6, 2018
Ball inbounded to Bradley, one dribble, shoots, and is fouled. Makes first. Makes second. NT up 49-48. Final time out Rice. 2.0 seconds left.#GoMeanGreen #GMG #NewDenton
— NT Sports Stats (@NTSportsStats) January 6, 2018
To end the game, the ball was inbounded to Brittany Smith, she dribbles once, and attempts a more than half court shot that falls short as the buzzer sounds.
Highlight Reel
Up next for the Mean Green is the Old Dominion Monarchs at the SuperPit in Denton, TX on January 11th with a 7:00 PM tipoff. Old Dominion comes to the SuperPit with a 6-9 and 0-2 record with their last game being a 63-60 loss to the Charlotte 49ers. Last season the Mean Green went 1-1 against the Monarchs. The Mean Green won the home game (65-55) and lost the away game (62-47). Radio coverage will be available via KNTU 88.1. The game will also be available on CUSA.tv. The Mean Green Room will also be open one hour before the game.
Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 2-0 | – | 13-2 |
| Rice | 2-0 | – | 12-2 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-0 | – | 11-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-0 | – | 11-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-0 | – | 8-5 |
| Charlotte | 2-0 | – | 6-9 |
| UTEP | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| North Texas | 0-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 0-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| UT San Antonio | 0-2 | 2 | 2-12 |
| Old Dominion | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |