UAB Blazers @ North Texas Mean Green
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UAB | 31 | 33 | 64 |
UNT | 32 | 35 | 67 |
North Texas knocks off UAB 67-64
DENTON, Texas -- Jordan Williams' three-point play followed by baskets from DeAndre Harris and T.J. Taylor gave North Texas seven unanswered points and a 67-64 upset victory over UAB on Thursday night, dropping the Blazers' out of a first-place tie in Conference USA.
UAB (13-12, 9-3) fell behind Louisiana Tech (10-2) and Western Kentucky (9-2). The Mean Green (10-13, 4-7) also topped Louisiana Tech on Jan. 22.
After Williams' layup and free throw, Harris made a steal and layup for a 64-62 lead. Colin Voss blocked a shot on the other end and Taylor scored. After a UAB free throw, Voss added a final free throw.
Six consecutive free throws by Hakeem Baxter had given UAB a 62-59 lead.
Williams had 14 points and 10 rebounds for his eighth career double-double. Voss added 14 points.
UAB's William Lee had 13 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double. Baxter added 13 points.
Game Information
Denton, TX
Referee:Hal Lusk
Referee:Rick Randall
Referee:Tom Eades
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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