| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 36 | 20 | 56 |
| UNT | 45 | 31 | 76 |
Hamlet lifts North Texas past Middle Tennessee 76-56
FRISCO, Texas -- — Javion Hamlet had 21 points and 11 assists as West Division No. 3 seed North Texas routed the East Division's sixth-seeded Middle Tennessee 76-56 on Wednesday night in the Conference USA tournament second round.
North Texas will face second-seeded Old Dominion in a Thursday quarterfinal.
Thomas Bell added 19 points and James Reese had 15 for North Texas (14-9).
Jordan Davis and Jalen Jordan scored 12 points apiece for Middle Tennessee (5-18), which advanced after FIU forfeited the first round matchup due to COVID protocols and contact tracing. DeAndre Dishman had 10 points for the Blue Raiders.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Tyler Kumpf
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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