Groce scores 15 to lift E. Michigan past North Texas 56-51
DENTON, Texas -- Ty Groce posted 15 points as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated North Texas 56-51 on Saturday.
Yeikson Montero had 14 points for Eastern Michigan (4-0), which earned its fourth straight win to start the season.
Umoja Gibson had 11 points for the Mean Green (1-3). Deng Geu added 11 points and 11 rebounds. Javion Hamlet had 10 points. Zachary Simmons led the team with 12 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan matches up against Maryland-Baltimore County on Friday. North Texas faces NC A&T at home on Tuesday.
---
For more AP college basketball coverage: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and http://twitter.com/AP-Top25
---
This was generated by Automated Insights, http://www.automatedinsights.com/ap, using data from STATS LLC, https://www.stats.com
Game Information
- Referees:
- Joe DeRosa
- Doug Sirmons
- Kesha Thompson
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Central Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| UTSA | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
Men's College Basketball News
