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North Texas Downs Western Kentucky 78-72 - Match Report
Javion Hamlet scored 25 points for North Texas on Sunday, leading them to a 78-72 victory over Western Kentucky at The Super Pit.
North Texas did not, however, defeat Western Kentucky against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Thomas Bell had 20 points for North Texas and Umoja Gibson chipped in with 10 points. Javion Hamlet had 9 assists for them, while Zachary Simmons was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Western Kentucky got a 22-point performance from Taveion Hollingsworth, who was supported by 19 points from Carson Williams. Carson Williams had 6 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Carson Williams grabbed 9 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, $HalfScore.
North Texas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-28.
Next game, North Texas takes its act on the road to face Charlotte looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head on the road to face Florida International.