North Texas Mean Green @ Rice Owls
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UNT | 40 | 34 | 74 |
RICE | 29 | 35 | 64 |
Huntsberry scores 21 as North Texas defeats Rice 74-64
HOUSTON -- — Kai Huntsberry scored 21 points as North Texas beat Rice 74-64 on Saturday night.
Huntsberry added five assists for the Mean Green (19-5, 10-3 Conference USA). Abou Ousmane added 17 points and six rebounds. Rubin Jones had 13 points.
The Owls (15-8, 6-6) were led by Mekhi Mason with 17 points. Max Fiedler contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Quincy Olivari scored 12.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. North Texas hosts UAB and Rice travels to play Florida Atlantic.
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Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Darron George
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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