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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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