Women's Hoops Ready for Rematch in Ruston

DENTON, Texas – North Texas women's basketball (14-10, 8-6) will hit the road for the final time this season against LA Tech (16-10, 8-7). Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. (CT) inside Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday night.The game will broadcast on CUSA.TV and Zac Babb will cover the air waves on KNTU 88.1 FM. 
 
The Mean Green are one of the hottest teams in the country riding a league-best six game win streak. The six wins in a row is also a program-best since joining C-USA in 2013. The Mean Green are looking to tie a school record for the most consecutive road wins with five. A win on Thursday would put this years' squad in rare air. 
 
UNT will finish up the regular season with a two game homestand against UTSA (Mar. 3) and UTEP (Mar. 5) inside the Super Pit. 
 
QUOTING HEAD COACH JALIE MITCHELL
"It will be good to get back on the court following our cancelation. I thought the first time around we didn't play our best ball from an energy and intensity stand point. We were missing Aly Gamez and we're playing better than we were back then. Even with this break in schedule we're looking for our consistency on both ends of the floor. I expect Saturday's matchup to be a good one."
 
HISTORY
- This will be the 18^th meeting all-time between North Texas and LA Tech. 
- The Lady Techsters lead the series, 13-4. 
- UNT has won four out of the last six. 
- LA Tech won the last meeting on Jan. 29, 2022, 72-60 in Denton. 
 
SCOUTING LA TECH
- Won six out of its last eight. 
- Own a 10-2 record at home. 
- Boasts two players averaging better than 14 points per game in Keiunna Walker and Anna Larr Roberson. 
- On Thursday night, the Lady Techsters outlasted Rice in double overtime, 90-80. Roberson notched a career-high 44 points. Walker registered the fourth triple-double in program history. 
- Head Coach Brooke Stoehr is in her sixth season with the program. 
- LA Tech was selected sixth in the C-USA Preseason Coaches' Poll. 
 
WINNING STREAKS ACROSS THE MAINLAND
- The Mean Green men's and women's basketball programs are as hot as anyone in the country. 
- Between the two teams they combined for 19-straight victories. 
- North Texas is alone in third behind, South Dakota State (29) and Stephen F. Austin (23).
- The women's streak began on Feb. 5, 2022. 
 
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
- In seven of UNT's C-USA victories, the Mean Green haven't given up more than 60 points. 
- In conference wins, North Texas is giving up an average of 52.9 PPG. 
- In C-USA losses, UNT is allowing 71.2 PPG. 
 
FOR WHAT ITS WORTH
- North Texas owns the fourth highest NET ranking in Conference USA. 
- UNT checks in at No. 104, last season's peak was 112. 
- Mitchell is three wins from the 100-career mark.
 
TOWNLEY'S TAB
- Is No. 1 all-time in school history for most rebounds in a career. (828) 
- Is No. 1 all-time in UNT history for most games played. (127) 
- Is sixth in all-time games started at UNT. (100)
- She is No. 1 in C-USA in career rebounds among active players.   
 
NOBLE OUTLOOK
- Has reached double figures in all but five games this season. 
- Is No. 24 on the career scoring list at North Texas. (714) 
- Is No. 9 on the all-time career 3-pointers made list. (86)
- Is No. 8 in all-time career 3-pointers attempted. (259)
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Thursday, Mar. 3 vs. UTSA at 6:30 p.m. – Fan Appreciation Day
- Saturday, Mar. 5 vs. UTEP at 2 p.m. – Senior Day
 
FOLLOW US
Please make sure to follow North Texas women's basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@MeanGreenWBB) for news and updates all season long. 
 
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2021 season are available now. Any ticket-related questions may be directed to the Mean Green Athletics Ticket Office via email at ticketoffice@unt.edu or by phone at (940) 565-2527.