1 | 2 | T | |
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UNT | 39 | 32 | 71 |
FIU | 22 | 35 | 57 |
Gibson scores 21 to carry North Texas over FIU 71-57
North Texas beats buzzer with shot from own free throw line
North Texas' Ryan Woolridge blocks a shot, then heaves the ball into the hoop from the opposite free throw line.
FRISCO, Texas -- Umoja Gibson had 21 points as North Texas beat Florida International 71-57 in the first round of the Conference USA Tourney on Wednesday night.
Zachary Simmons had 19 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks for North Texas (21-11). Ryan Woolridge added six rebounds. Michael Miller had eight points and 10 rebounds for North Texas.
Florida International scored 22 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Brian Beard Jr. had 13 points for the Panthers (19-13). Devon Andrews added 10 points. Osasumwen Osaghae had 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- John St. Clair
- Kevin Mathis
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 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
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 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |