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North Texas vs Florida International Final: 78-59 - Recap
North Texas got 23 points from Umoja Gibson en route to a 78-59 victory over Florida International on Thursday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
North Texas was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.5-point spread as a favorite.
North Texas got 16 points from James Reese and another 15 points from Zachary Simmons. Javion Hamlet contributed 8 assists, while Deng Geu cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Florida International got 18 points from Osasumwen Osaghae in a losing cause and another 10 points from Cameron Corcoran. Cameron Corcoran contributed 5 assists for them, while Trejon Jacob had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Texas were victorious, as the score was 46-29 at the break.
North Texas had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, North Texas takes its act home to face Western Kentucky looking for another win. For Florida International, they head on the road to face Charlotte.