Charlotte 49ers @ North Texas Mean Green
Gibson scores 20, North Texas beats Charlotte 81-72
DENTON, Texas -- Umoja Gibson scored 20 points as North Texas extended its home winning streak to nine games, topping Charlotte 81-72 on Thursday night.
Zachary Simmons had 17 points and seven rebounds for North Texas (17-9, 11-2 Conference USA). Javion Hamlet added 15 points and Deng Geu had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Jahmir Young had 21 points for the 49ers (14-10, 8-5). Drew Edwards added 16 points. Malik Martin had 15 points.
North Texas has a home game against Old Dominion on Saturday. Charlotte plays at Rice on Saturday. Pairings for Conference USA's Bonus Play will be announced on Sunday.
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Game Information
Denton, TX
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Doug Sirmons
2025-26 Standings
| American ConferenceAmerican 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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