| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNT | 46 | 32 | 78 |
| FIU | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Gibson scores 23 to lead North Texas over FIU 78-59
MIAMI -- Umoja Gibson had 23 points as North Texas topped Florida International 78-59 on Thursday night.
Gibson shot 6 for 9 from deep.
James Reese had 16 points for North Texas (19-10, 13-3 Conference USA). Zachary Simmons added 15 points. Javion Hamlet had 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
Osasumwen Osaghae had 18 points and four blocks for the Panthers (17-11, 8-7). Cameron Corcoran added 10 points.
The Mean Green improve to 2-0 against the Panthers on the season. North Texas defeated Florida International 74-56 on Jan. 9. North Texas matches up against W. Kentucky at home on Sunday. Florida International plays Charlotte on the road on Sunday.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | - | 13-4 |
| Old Dominion | 4-2 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Marshall | 3-3 | 2 | 9-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Charlotte | 3-3 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Florida Int'l | 2-6 | 4 | 8-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-5 | 4 | 3-9 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-2 |
| North Texas | 3-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Rice | 4-4 | 2 | 10-6 |
| UTEP | 3-5 | 3 | 7-7 |
| UT San Antonio | 3-5 | 3 | 7-8 |
| Southern Miss | 3-5 | 3 | 7-8 |