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Men’s Basketball Welcomes Prairie View for Sunday Afternoon Matchup

The University of North Texas (UNT) men’s basketball team is set to face Prairie View A&M on Sunday at the Super Pit. The game will begin at 3 p.m. CT and will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network via KHYI 95.3 FM.

Matchup Overview

This game marks just the second meeting between UNT and Prairie View A&M, with the last encounter having taken place in 2014. At present, UNT has a record of 5-2, while Prairie View A&M stands at 3-4.

Significance of the Game

  • A victory would improve UNT’s overall record to 6-2.
  • It would extend the Mean Green’s home winning streak to 11 games.
  • The win would be UNT’s third consecutive victory.
  • A win would signify the best eight-game start for a UNT head coach since 1975.
  • It would mark head coach Daniyal Robinson’s 71st career victory.
  • A win would be UNT’s first against Prairie View A&M and enhance their record to 10 wins in their last 11 games against SWAC opponents.

Recent Performance

In their last outing, UNT achieved a dramatic comeback victory against Eastern Washington, winning 79-71 in overtime. The Mean Green were down by seven points with just over three minutes left in regulation but staged a remarkable recovery.

Player Highlights

  • Je’Shawn Stevenson led the team with a career-high 26 points against Eastern Washington, including 11 points in the overtime period.
  • Dylan Arnett, who will play his 100th career game on Sunday, averages 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and has significant contributions on both ends of the court.
  • Stevenson has scored in double figures for five consecutive games, averaging 18.4 points during this stretch.

Looking Ahead

After the game against Prairie View A&M, the Mean Green will host Houston Christian on Tuesday at 7 p.m. This will follow up with three consecutive away games for the team.

Tickets and Information

For ticket inquiries regarding UNT men’s basketball, fans can contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or email [email protected]. Tickets can also be purchased at the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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