Sun Belt Tournament - North Texas vs Western Kentucky Wrap - North Texas Wins 81-62
Sun Belt Tournament - North Texas vs Western Kentucky Wrap - North Texas Wins 81-62
North Texas got a 28-point performance from Tristan Thompson as they ran past Western Kentucky 81-62 on Monday at Summit Arena.
North Texas was a 1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
North Texas got 18 points from Josh White and another 16 points from George Odufuwa. Josh White contributed 7 assists, while George Odufuwa cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got 20 points from Juan Pattillo in a losing cause and another 16 points from Sergio Kerusch. Caden Dickerson contributed 3 assists for them, while Juan Pattillo had 10 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, 40-39.
The rebound battle favored Western Kentucky as they grabbed 38 boards, while North Texas only had 36.
