North Texas 66 edged South Alabama 65 in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup on Saturday holding off a second-half surge from the Jaguars.
Je’Shawn Stevenson led North Texas with 26 points, including seven three-pointers, while teammate Aeneas Alexander added 23 points. The Mean Green built their offense on long-range shooting, hitting 12 of 35 attempts from beyond the arc. Reece Robinson dominated the boards for North Texas with 13 rebounds, anchoring an interior defense that secured 18 offensive rebounds.
South Alabama kept the game close behind a balanced scoring attack that featured three players tied with 15 points. Jalen Langsy, Samuel Shoptaw, and Stephen Williams each scored 15 points for the Jaguars, who shot 51 percent from the field overall. Williams also contributed six rebounds and three steals while shooting 7-for-8 from the field.
The Jaguars increased their offensive production in the second half, shooting 55.17 percent from the field compared to 45.45 percent in the first half. North Texas countered with efficient outside shooting and capitalized on second-chance opportunities created by Robinson and Alexander.
The narrow win moves North Texas to 3-1 on the season ahead of its American Athletic Conference schedule, while South Alabama drops to 2-3 as it prepares for Sun Belt Conference play. Both teams displayed stark contrasts in their offensive approaches, with North Texas relying heavily on 32 perimeter attempts and South Alabama working primarily inside the arc.
| Statistic | North Texas | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 66 | 65 |
| Field Goals | 23-55 (41.8%) | 26-51 (51.0%) |
| 3-Point FG | 12-35 (34.3%) | 4-15 (26.7%) |
| Free Throws | 8-15 (53.3%) | 9-19 (47.4%) |
| Total Rebounds | 39 | 28 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 7 |
North Texas capitalized on 18 offensive rebounds and hit 12 three-pointers, offsetting a superior shooting percentage by South Alabama.
Je’Shawn Stevenson led all players with 26 points for North Texas, fueled by seven makes from beyond the arc.
The Jaguars shot 51 percent from the field as a team, led by 15-point performances from Jalen Langsy, Samuel Shoptaw, and Stephen Williams.
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