at North Texas 87, FIU 77
North Texas Mean Green (14-3, 3-1 Sun Belt), FIU Golden Panthers (8-8, 3-1 Sun Belt)
January 13, 2011 - 7 p.m.
The Super Pit
Denton, Texas
NEXT GAME: North Texas travels to Troy on Saturday, January 15, as they take on the Trojans at 7 p.m. The game can be seen on the Sun Belt Network, ESPN3.com and ESPN Full Court. The Mean Green return to the Super Pit on Saturday, January 22, as they host Arkansas State at 7 p.m. The contest against Arkansas State will be televised on TXA 21 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
TEAM
-North Texas has now won 16 straight games at the Super Pit. The Mean Green are now tied with New Mexico for the 9th longest active home winning streak in Division 1. This 16-game home winning steak is now tied for the second-longest streak in North Texas history.
-Tristan Thompson and Josh White have now been a part of 78 victories, the most victories for any North Texas player. They surpass former teammates Justin Howerton (2006-09) and Harold Stewart (2006-09) who were a part of 77 wins.
-North Texas had five players in double figures for the third time this season, after accomplishing the feat earlier this year against UT Arlington and Grambling
-With a 14-3 record, North Texas has its best record through 17 games since 1976-77
-The Mean Green have now won 14 of 15 games against Sun Belt competition, including conference tournament play.
-Dating back to last season, North Texas has now won 25 of their last 27 games against unranked opponents.
-North Texas has now won its last 28 games when they have a halftime lead
-The Mean Green are 84-16 under Johnny Jones when scoring 80 or more points
-When holding opponents under 50% shooting (42% today), North Texas is 14-1 this season.
-North Texas shot above 50% for the eighth time this season. The Mean Green are 8-0 when shooting above 50% from the field
INDIVIDUAL
George Odufuwa
-Notched his 24th career double-double. This is his seventh double-double of 2010-11.
-Reached double-digits in scoring for the 40th time in his career and 11th time this season.
-Grabbed 13 boards tonight, giving him double-digit rebounds for the eighth time this season. He has grabbed 9+ rebounds in five straight games.
Tristan Thompson
-Has scored in double digits for the 15th time in 17 games this season and sixth straight game. He now has scored in double digits in 38 of his last 41 games, dating back to last season. He has 62 double-digit scoring games in his career.
-Made his first four free throws, extending his streak 18 straight made free throws, dating back to Dec. 30, before missing his fifth.
-Has now, along with Josh White, been a part of 78 victories, the most victories for any North Texas player. Surpasses former teammates Justin Howerton (2006-09) and Harold Stewart, (2006-09) who were a part of 77 wins.
Josh White
-Has reached 15+ points in six of his last seven games, and nine times this season
-Has scored in double figures in seven straight games, 13 games this season and 78 times in his career.
-Has now, along with Tristan Thompson, been a part of 78 victories, the most victories for any North Texas player. Surpasses former teammates Justin Howerton (2006-09) and Harold Stewart, (2006-09) who were a part of 77 wins.
Dominique Johnson
-Dished out 5+ assists for the eighth time this season and the first time since December 8 at Sam Houston St.
-He now has 29 double figure scoring outings for his career and 11 this season
Kedrick Hogans
-Reached double figures in scoring for the sixth time this season and first time since December 8 at Sam Houston State.
-Now has 69 blocks for his career, moving him into a tie with Shawnson Johnson (69) for 5th place on North Texas' career block list.
Shannon Shorter
-Set a season-high with seven rebounds
