North Texas Mean Green @ Rice Owls
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UNT | 34 | 33 | 67 |
RICE | 18 | 26 | 44 |
Bell scores 21 to lead North Texas over Rice 67-44
HOUSTON -- — Thomas Bell matched his career high with 21 points as North Texas won its 10th consecutive game, defeating Rice 67-44 on Saturday.
Mardrez McBride had 12 points for North Texas (18-4, 11-1 Conference USA). Tylor Perry added 11 points. Abou Ousmane had 12 rebounds.
Mylyjael Poteat had 12 points for the Owls (14-10, 6-6) as did Travis Evee added 12 points.
The Mean Green improve to 2-0 against the Owls on the season. North Texas defeated Rice 75-43 on Jan. 1.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Kerby Sitton
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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