Huntsberry scores 21 as North Texas defeats Rice 74-64
HOUSTON -- — Kai Huntsberry scored 21 points as North Texas beat Rice 74-64 on Saturday night.
Huntsberry added five assists for the Mean Green (19-5, 10-3 Conference USA). Abou Ousmane added 17 points and six rebounds. Rubin Jones had 13 points.
The Owls (15-8, 6-6) were led by Mekhi Mason with 17 points. Max Fiedler contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Quincy Olivari scored 12.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. North Texas hosts UAB and Rice travels to play Florida Atlantic.
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Game Information
Tudor Fieldhouse
1:00 AM, 5 February 2023
Houston, TX
Attendance: 2,246
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- John St. Clair
- Darron George
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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