North Texas couldn't stop OSU's sharpshooter Phil Forte, and he scorched the Gallagher-Iba nets for 32 points. NT countered with 47.1% shooting from 3-point, but it wasn't enough. #GoMeanGreen
Photo: North Texas couldn't stop OSU's sharpshooter Phil Forte, and he scorched the Gallagher-Iba nets for 32 points. NT countered with 47.1% shooting from 3-point, but it wasn't enough. #GoMeanGreen
GAMEDAY! DeAndre Harris and the Mean Green are in Stillwater, Okla. to take on Le'Bryan Nash and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. and is on Fox Sports Southwest-Plus, and the Mean Green Radio Network.
Photo: GAMEDAY! DeAndre Harris and the Mean Green are in Stillwater, Okla. to take on Le'Bryan Nash and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. and is on Fox Sports Southwest-Plus, and the Mean Green Radio Network.
Jordan Williams and Oklahoma State wing-man Le’Bryan Nash have shared a friendship since they were little kids growing up in Dallas, but on Wednesday their life-long on-court rivalry will take center stage at historic Gallagher-Iba Arena.
FINAL: North Texas hung with Arkansas for 30 minutes, but in the end No. 25 Arkansas had too much firepower. A late 9-0 run sealed things. TJ Taylor led the way for North Texas with 16 points.
Photo: FINAL: North Texas hung with Arkansas for 30 minutes, but in the end No. 25 Arkansas had too much firepower. A late 9-0 run sealed things. TJ Taylor led the way for North Texas with 16 points.
GAMEDAY! We begin a 3-game road swing with an SEC Network matchup at No. 25 Arkansas. Tune us in! Tipoff at 8 p.m.
Photo: GAMEDAY! We begin a 3-game road swing with an SEC Network matchup at No. 25 Arkansas. Tune us in! Tipoff at 8 p.m.
The North Texas basketball team enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner despite the road trip to Arkansas. — in Fayetteville, AR.
Maurice Aniefiok and Colin Voss load their plates ... again. As you could imagine, Colin and Mo made a few trips through the line.
Coach Benford usually has the team over to his house for Thanksgiving, but he'll settle for the team hotel in Fayetteville this year.
The desert was definitely the hit of the evening.
Coach Monarch's family even got to make the trip to Fayetteville.
FINAL from Denton: North Texas 67, Mississippi Valley State 52. Muhammed Ahmed leads the Mean Green to a rout of the Delta Devils. #GoMeanGreen
Photo: FINAL from Denton: North Texas 67, Mississippi Valley State 52. Muhammed Ahmed leads the Mean Green to a rout of the Delta Devils. #GoMeanGreen
GAMEDAY! It's your last chance to catch the Mean Green at the Super Pit for almost a month. North Texas can move to 4-1 with a win over Mississippi Valley State. #GoMeanGreen
Photo: GAMEDAY! It's your last chance to catch the Mean Green at the Super Pit for almost a month. North Texas can move to 4-1 with a win over Mississippi Valley State. #GoMeanGreen
No player from North Texas ranks among the top 10 rebounders in Conference USA, yet we lead the league in rebounding margin. #ReboundByCommittee #GoMeanGreen
Photo: No player from North Texas ranks among the top 10 rebounders in Conference USA, yet we lead the league in rebounding margin. #ReboundByCommittee #GoMeanGreen
FINAL from Denton: North Texas 58, Iona 78. Tied at 32 at the half, Iona simply couldn't miss in the 2nd. Jordan Williams led NT with 11 points.
Photo: FINAL from Denton: North Texas 58, Iona 78. Tied at 32 at the half, Iona simply couldn't miss in the 2nd. Jordan Williams led NT with 11 points.
GAMEDAY! Armani Flannigan leads the Mean Green against one of the nation's highest scoring squads, Iona, who won the MAAC last season and are picked to do it again in '14-15. #PackThePit #GoMeanGreen
Photo: GAMEDAY! Armani Flannigan leads the Mean Green against one of the nation's highest scoring squads, Iona, who won the MAAC last season and are picked to do it again in '14-15. #PackThePit #GoMeanGreen
Off to a convincing 3-0 start, North Texas head coach Tony Benford knows his charges are ready for a measuring stick game. His Mean Green will get that and more on Sunday against the defending MAAC champs, Iona, a squad coming off a win at Wake Forest.
HIGHLIGHTS: Jordan Williams scored 17 points and the Mean Green varied its zone defense looks to hold the Hornets in check. Check out what you missed from Wednesday's action at the Super Pit.
Calling all students! Are you interested in working with the Mean Green Basketball team? The coaching staff is looking for a few good student managers to help with the day-to-day activities of the team. Interested? Call Ryan Vargo at 682-552-4227 or stop by the coaching offices at the Super Pit (Gate A).
Photo: Calling all students! Are you interested in working with the Mean Green Basketball team? The coaching staff is looking for a few good student managers to help with the day-to-day activities of the team. Interested? Call Ryan Vargo at 682-552-4227 or stop by the coaching offices at the Super Pit (Gate A).
FINAL from Denton: Mean Green 62, Delaware State 55. North Texas moves to 3-0 on the year with the win over Delaware State. Jordan Williams led NT with 17.
Photo: FINAL from Denton: Mean Green 62, Delaware State 55. North Texas moves to 3-0 on the year with the win over Delaware State. Jordan Williams led NT with 17.