| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 25 | 40 | 65 |
| LT | 29 | 37 | 66 |
Duruji makes 2 FTs in last second, La. Tech wins 66-65
RUSTON, La. -- Anthony Duruji made two free throws in the final second to give Louisiana Tech a 66-65 win over North Texas in Conference USA action on Thursday night.
Roosevelt Smart nailed two straight 3-pointers, hitting the last one with 7.4 seconds remaining, to give North Texas a 65-64 advantage. A.J. Lawson fouled Duruji and the 6-foot-7 freshman calmly dropped in both free throws for the win.
Louisiana Tech was ahead 29-25 at the break. Smart, who hit seven treys, nailed one with 14:33 left in the game to give North Texas a 42-40 lead. Duruji, who made 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, followed with a 3-point jumper to retake the lead. The Bulldogs held the advantage until Smart hit his final 3.
Duruji led the Bulldogs (11-9, 2-5) with 25 points and seven rebounds and Amorie Archibald added 21 points with five assists.
Smart totaled 23 points for North Texas (10-9, 3-3).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Spaulding
- Kipp Kissinger
- Kerby Sitton
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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