13-3, 4-1 Conference
56
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| MTSU | 37 | 14 | 51 |
9-7, 2-3 Conference
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Jones leads North Texas over Middle Tennessee 56-51
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Rubin Jones had 13 points to help North Texas defeat Middle Tennessee 56-51 on Saturday night.
Tylor Perry scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds for the Mean Green (13-3, 4-1 Conference USA). Aaron Scott added 10 points.
DeAndre Dishman led the Blue Raiders (9-7, 2-3) with 13 points. Eli Lawrence added 11 points and six rebounds.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Wednesday. North Texas hosts Louisiana Tech while Middle Tennessee visits Rice.
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Game Information
Murphy Center
11:00 PM, 7 January 2023
Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 3,148
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Mick Fieldbinder
- Kenneth Moreland
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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