Floyd's 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63
Gabriel Pozzato skies for big slam dunk
Gabriel Pozzato skies for big slam dunk
DENTON, Texas -- — Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night.
Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds. Atin Wright had 16 points and shot 5 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Gabriel Pozzato finished with 28 points for the Purple Aces. Tanner Cuff added 11 points and four assists.
North Texas took the lead with 17:52 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 42-17 at halftime, with Wright racking up 12 points. Floyd scored 15 points in the second half to help lead the way.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Bart Lenox
- Courtney Green
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 1-0 | - | 8-0 |
Bradley | 1-0 | - | 8-1 |
Belmont | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
Murray State | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
Indiana State | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
Northern Iowa | 1-0 | - | 5-4 |
Illinois State | 0-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
Missouri State | 0-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1 | 4-4 |
Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
Evansville | 0-1 | 1 | 3-6 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |