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North Texas Defeats Louisiana Tech 51-50 - Recap

North Texas got 15 points from Umoja Gibson as they ran past Louisiana Tech 51-50 on Saturday at Thomas Assembly Center.

North Texas won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.0-point spread as underdogs.

Zachary Simmons had 12 points for North Texas and Javion Hamlet chipped in with 8 points. Javion Hamlet had 4 assists for them, while Thomas Bell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.

Louisiana Tech got a 17-point performance from Amorie Archibald, who was supported by 9 points from DaQuan Bracey. Derric Jean had 7 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana Tech, while Mubarak Muhammed grabbed 11 rebounds.

North Texas led at halftime, 33-25.

Louisiana Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-22.

North Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rice. Louisiana Tech will aim to get back on the winning track at Middle Tennessee.