Hamlet scores 30 to lift North Texas past Rice 79-74
HOUSTON -- — Javion Hamlet had a career-high 30 points as North Texas narrowly defeated Rice 79-74 on Friday.
Hamlet hit 10 of 11 free throws.
Zachary Simmons had 16 points and seven rebounds for North Texas (8-5, 4-1 Conference USA). Mardrez McBride added 12 points and James Reese had six rebounds.
Travis Evee had 21 points for the Owls (10-7, 4-5), who have lost four games in a row. Max Fiedler added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Riley Abercrombie had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- Gerry Pollard
- Kelly Self
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |