Floyd's 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63
Gabriel Pozzato skies for big slam dunk
Gabriel Pozzato skies for big slam dunk
DENTON, Texas -- — Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night.
Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds. Atin Wright had 16 points and shot 5 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Gabriel Pozzato finished with 28 points for the Purple Aces. Tanner Cuff added 11 points and four assists.
North Texas took the lead with 17:52 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 42-17 at halftime, with Wright racking up 12 points. Floyd scored 15 points in the second half to help lead the way.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Bart Lenox
- Courtney Green
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 3-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Drake | 2-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| UIC | 2-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Indiana State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Evansville | 2-1 | 1 | 5-9 |
| Belmont | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Illinois State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Valparaiso | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Murray State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Missouri State | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1-0 | - | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Rice | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| South Florida | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Tulane | 1-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| East Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Charlotte | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| UAB | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
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