North Texas Mean Green @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Perry lifts North Texas past Louisiana Tech on late basket
RUSTON, La. -- — Tylor Perry hit a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to lift North Texas to a 63-62 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday, the Mean Green's seventh straight victory.
On the following possession for the Bulldogs, Amorie Archibald missed a 3-pointer, allowing the Mean Green to hold on for the victory.
Thomas Bell tied his career high with a season-high 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Mean Green.
Abou Ousmane had 11 points and seven rebounds for North Texas (15-4, 8-1 Conference USA). Mardrez McBride added 10 points. Perry had 10 points.
Kenneth Lofton Jr. had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-5, 7-2). Keaston Willis added 12 points.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Mick Fieldbinder
Referee:Rob Foster
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 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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