Who’s Playing
North Texas @ Louisiana Tech
Current Records: North Texas 14-4; Louisiana Tech 16-4
What to Know
The North Texas Mean Green won both of their matches against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs last season (57-55 and 54-48) and are aiming for the same result on Saturday. North Texas is on the road again on Saturday and plays against Louisiana Tech at 4 p.m. ET Jan. 29 at Thomas Assembly Center. Both teams looked pretty sloppy on the offensive side of the ball the last time they faced off, scoring just 102 points combined.
The Mean Green bagged a 63-54 victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Thursday. North Texas relied on the efforts of guard Aaron Scott, who had 13 points in addition to seven rebounds, and guard Mardrez McBride, who shot 5-for-10 from downtown and finished with 21 points.
Meanwhile, the Rice Owls typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Louisiana Tech proved too difficult a challenge. Louisiana Tech had enough points to win and then some against the Owls, taking their contest 80-63. Four players on the Bulldogs scored in the double digits: forward Kenneth Lofton, Jr. (19), guard Cobe Williams (17), guard Amorie Archibald (15), and guard Keaston Willis (10). That makes it four consecutive games in which Kenneth Lofton, Jr. has had at least ten rebounds.
The wins brought the Mean Green up to 14-4 and Louisiana Tech to 16-4. Two stats to keep an eye on: North Texas enters the game with only 56.2 points allowed per game on average, good for second best in college basketball. But Louisiana Tech ranks 32nd in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 78.8 on average. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Thomas Assembly Center — Ruston, Louisiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Louisiana Tech have won eight out of their last 13 games against North Texas.
- Mar 12, 2021 – North Texas 54 vs. Louisiana Tech 48
- Feb 06, 2021 – North Texas 57 vs. Louisiana Tech 55
- Feb 05, 2021 – Louisiana Tech 68 vs. North Texas 63
- Feb 22, 2020 – Louisiana Tech 73 vs. North Texas 71
- Jan 18, 2020 – North Texas 51 vs. Louisiana Tech 50
- Feb 23, 2019 – Louisiana Tech 66 vs. North Texas 53
- Jan 03, 2019 – North Texas 63 vs. Louisiana Tech 59
- Mar 07, 2018 – Louisiana Tech 68 vs. North Texas 62
- Jan 18, 2018 – Louisiana Tech 66 vs. North Texas 65
- Feb 23, 2017 – Louisiana Tech 85 vs. North Texas 67
- Jan 21, 2017 – Louisiana Tech 81 vs. North Texas 57
- Feb 25, 2016 – Louisiana Tech 73 vs. North Texas 62
- Feb 06, 2016 – North Texas 80 vs. Louisiana Tech 69
