Gibson scores 22, North Texas tops Texas A&M Commerce 102-53
DENTON, Texas -- Umoja Gibson scored 22 points -- making six from 3-point distance as North Texas tied a program record for 3s on the way to a 102-53 victory over Division II Texas A&M Commerce Wednesday night.
The Mean Green is off to a 5-0 start this season, shooting 56 percent from the floor (19-34) with 19 3-pointers -- tying the 22-year-old program record for 3s in a game. Jorden Duffy added 19 points, Michael Miller a season-high 18 and Ryan Woodridge 14.
Duffy scored a pair of 3s and two jumpers in the lane as North Texas scored on its first six possessions while building a 13-2 lead.
North Texas held the Lions scoreless for the last 3:36 of the first half, leading 53-27 at the break.
Gibson knocked down three from distance as North Texas opened the second half on a 16-7 run.
Trey Conrod led the Lions with 12 points and Reggie Reid added 10.
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2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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