North Texas Men’s Basketball Faces High Point on the Road

Mean Green Face High-Powered Offense in Road Test at High Point

HIGH POINT,⁢ North Carolina – Teh University of North Texas men’s basketball team heads east ⁤for a Friday night showdown against reigning Big South Conference champion High Point. Tip-off⁤ from the Quebin Center‍ is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield, and on ESPN+.

This matchup marks the final road non-conference game of the year for North Texas (6-2).They’ll face ⁣a formidable High Point (8-2) ⁤squad that has dominated at home, winning 22 of its last 24 games under second-year head coach Alan Huss.This includes a thrilling 68-65 home victory over reigning American Athletic Conference Tournament champion UAB on November 15.Adding intrigue to the contest is the‍ presence of Mean Green guard Johnathan Massie,who played a key role in upsetting High Point on their home court‍ last season. As a member of Longwood,Massie helped the Lancers erase ⁢a 15-point deficit to defeat the top-seeded Panthers in overtime during the Big South Conference Tournament semifinals.

“It’s going to be ⁢a grate challenge,” Massie said. “I know what it takes to win⁢ in that arena, and I’m excited to face them again ⁢with my new team.”

friday’s game pits one of the nation’s stingiest defenses against one of its most explosive offenses. North Texas enters the contest holding opponents to ⁢a mere 56 points per game while forcing⁤ over 15 turnovers. High Point, on the other⁢ hand, boasts‍ an average of over 75 points per game and shoots nearly 50 percent from the field.

This clash of styles promises an exciting battle. Following Friday’s game, the Mean Green will enjoy a 12-day break for finals before returning home to‍ host three games in five days, starting with Mississippi ⁣Valley State on December 18.

Tickets for UNT Basketball games ⁣are available by contacting the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 ⁣or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can⁣ also purchase tickets online at www.meangreentickets.com or visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of⁢ DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

UNT Basketball Faces Tough Test Before Holiday Break

HIGH POINT, North Carolina – The University of North Texas men’s basketball team prepares for‍ a ⁣formidable challenge as they travel east to face the reigning Big South Conference ⁤champion High Point Panthers on Friday‍ night.

This road matchup marks the final non-conference game away from home for the Mean Green (6-2) before a 12-day break for finals. They will face a dominant High Point (8-2) squad that boasts an impressive⁢ 22-2 home record under second-year head coach Alan ⁢Huss, including a recent thrilling 68-65 victory over reigning American ⁤Athletic⁢ Conference Tournament champion UAB.

Adding to the intrigue is ⁢the presence of Mean Green guard Johnathan Massie, who played a pivotal role in upsetting High Point on their home court last season while playing for Longwood. Massie helped the Lancers overcome a 15-point deficit to defeat the top-seeded panthers in ‍overtime during the Big South conference⁢ Tournament semifinals.

Massie is eager to face his former opponents again, stating, “It’s going to be a⁢ great challenge. I know what it takes to win in that arena, and I’m excited to face them again ‍with my new team.”

The matchup promises a captivating clash of styles. North Texas enters the contest renowned for its suffocating defense, limiting opponents ⁤to a mere 56 points per game and forcing over 15 turnovers.Conversely, High Point boasts a high-powered offense, averaging over 75 points per game while shooting nearly 50 percent from the field.

The Mean Green will⁢ return home after their Friday night showdown for ‍a three-game homestand, starting with Mississippi Valley State on December 18.