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North Texas Defeats Rice in Close Game
Mean Green win 62-58 in tight conference matchup
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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North Texas defeated Rice 62-58 in a close game on Wednesday night. David Terrell Jr. led the Mean Green with 15 points in the conference matchup played in Denton, Texas.
Why it matters
This was an important conference game for both teams as they jockey for position in the standings. North Texas was able to hold on for the narrow victory on their home court.
The details
North Texas led for most of the game, but Rice kept the contest close throughout. David Terrell Jr. was the leading scorer for the Mean Green, who improved their record to 15-12 overall and 8-7 in conference play with the win.
- The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
David Terrell Jr.
A key player for the North Texas Mean Green who scored 15 points in the victory.
The takeaway
This was an important conference win for North Texas as they look to improve their position in the standings and potentially earn a postseason berth.
