| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 28 | 50 | 78 |
| USM | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Griffin, Edwards lift Southern Miss over North Texas 85-78
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Tyree Griffin scored a career-high 29 points with five assists and Cortez Edwards had 19 points and 10 rebounds for his second straight double-double as Southern Miss put away North Texas 85-78 Saturday, winning its second straight.
Roosevelt Smart dropped in a 3-pointer that cut the Southern Miss lead to 76-70 with 59.2 seconds on the clock, but D'Angelo Richardson and Edwards combined for six straight free throws and a 10-point lead before the Mean Green scored again.
Dominic Magee scored 13 points with eight rebounds for the Golden Eagles (11-10, 4-4 Conference USA) and Eddie Davis scored 10 points in 12 minutes.
Ryan Woolridge led North Texas (10-10, 3-4) with 20 points and nine assists. Smart scored 18 points and Tope Arikawe added 13 points and 12 rebounds -- his first career double-double.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Blake Harris
- Duke Edsall
- Chris Merlo
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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