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North Texas Mean Green vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Wrap - North Texas Wins 65-49
North Texas got 14 points from Javion Hamlet as they ran past Southern Mississippi 65-49 on Friday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Bettors who backed North Texas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.
North Texas got 11 points from Thomas Bell and another 9 points from James Reese. Rubin Jones contributed 3 assists, while Zachary Simmons cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got 9 points from Tyler Stevenson in a losing cause and another 9 points from Justin Johnson. Jaron Pierre Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while DeAndre Pinckney had 5 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, 28-23.
North Texas had a 33-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.