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Stevenson's 21 Spark North Texas Past Tulsa
5 Jan
Summary
- Je'Shawn Stevenson scored 21 points to lead North Texas to victory.
- North Texas defeated Tulsa 72-67, snapping their winning streak.
- Tulsa's 10-game winning streak concluded with the Sunday loss.
North Texas secured a hard-fought 72-67 victory against Tulsa on Sunday, with Je'Shawn Stevenson leading the charge with 21 points. Stevenson's stellar second-half performance, featuring key baskets from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line, was instrumental in clinching the win for the Mean Green.
The defeat was a blow to Tulsa, ending their remarkable 10-game winning streak. Despite David Green's 19 points and two blocks, and Miles Barnstable's 12 points, the Golden Hurricane couldn't overcome North Texas's late-game push. The game was closely contested, with North Texas trailing by one point at halftime.
With this result, North Texas improves its record to 10-5 overall and achieves a 1-1 standing in the American Athletic Conference. The victory demonstrated the Mean Green's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially against a team that had been on a significant winning run.
