ncaab Game Recap
Recap - North Texas Defeats Western Kentucky 70-66
Tylor Perry scored 22 points leading North Texas to a 70-66 victory over Western Kentucky at E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday.
The match was decisive in favor of North Texas, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Aaron Scott had 11 points for North Texas and Kai Huntsberry chipped in with 9 points. Tylor Perry had 4 assists for them, while Abou Ousmane was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Western Kentucky got 29 points from Dayvion McKnight in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jairus Hamilton. Tyrone Marshall Jr. contributed 2 assists for them, while Jairus Hamilton had 5 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, 32-25.
North Texas had a 31-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
North Texas heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.