DENTON, Texas – The North Texas women’s basketball team saw its four-game winning streak end Saturday with a 66-63 loss to South Florida at the Super Pit.
Imply Green Fall Short Despite Strong Individual Performances
North Texas now holds a 17-12 overall record and an 11-6 record in the American Conference. Despite preventing South Florida from scoring any three-pointers and achieving a 19-2 advantage in bench points, the Mean Green were hampered by 20 turnovers and a 16-for-27 performance at the free throw line. The team held a one-point lead after the third quarter but failed to score in the final 2:01 of the game, resulting in their first home loss in over a month.
Head coach Jason Burton noted the team’s struggles, stating, “We didn’t gain out to the best start that we wanted, but I thought in the third quarter we turned things around and settled into the game.” Burton identified offensive rebounds, turnovers, and free throw shooting as key areas for improvement.
Nestor’s Dominating Performance
Megan Nestor led the team with 14 points and an impressive 22 rebounds. This marked her sixth game this season with at least 20 rebounds. Nestor’s season rebound total now stands at 416, just three rebounds shy of the American Conference record set by Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeau in 2023.
Aysia Proctor contributed 13 points, marking her sixth consecutive game scoring in double digits. Andi Schissler added nine points, successfully making all three of her three-point attempts. Schissler has made 31 of her last 57 three-point attempts, a 54.4% success rate over the last nine games.
Looking Ahead
North Texas will conclude the regular season with a game at Wichita State on Tuesday. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on the Varsity Network App with coverage by Sam Kaman.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game?
The final score was South Florida 66, North Texas 63.
How many turnovers did North Texas commit?
North Texas committed 20 turnovers.
What is Megan Nestor’s current season rebound total?
Megan Nestor’s current season rebound total is 416.
How will the Mean Green adjust their strategy to address the issues identified by Coach Burton in their next game?