FAU (2/14/19)

Philip Ferguson · February 13, 2019

Looks like a toss-up for Thurs - GMG

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Philip Ferguson · February 13, 2019

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Philip Ferguson · February 13, 2019

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article226193660.html

Florida Atlantic is a perfect 7-0 when it holds an opponent to 64 points or fewer. The Owls are 7-11 when opponents score more than 64 points.

CMJ · February 13, 2019

Not sure I'll be able to catch any of this one. Huge game though.

Philip Ferguson · February 13, 2019

https://sportschatplace.com/picks/college-basketball/florida-atlantic-vs-north-texas-2-14-19-college-basketball-pick-odds-and-prediction

I strongly considered Florida Atlantic and the free bucket, but I have to back North Texas based on how consistent this team has been on the road.

Pick:

North Texas -3

southsideguy · February 14, 2019

Just win baby, just win!

Philip Ferguson · February 14, 2019

https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/ncaab/2-14-2019/north-texas-vs-fau-prediction-8196/

A win in either this game or Saturday’s contest at Florida International would clinch a spot in the top pod, which would result in North Texas playing its final four games against the other top-five teams. It would also secure a top-five seed in the Conference USA tournament.

Andrew · February 14, 2019

43 minutes ago, Philip Ferguson said:

https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/ncaab/2-14-2019/north-texas-vs-fau-prediction-8196/

A win in either this game or Saturday’s contest at Florida International would clinch a spot in the top pod, which would result in North Texas playing its final four games against the other top-five teams. It would also secure a top-five seed in the Conference USA tournament.

So if the 5 and 6 seed are separated by a game and the 5 loses all four games in pod play and the 6 wins all four then six stil cannot work their way up?

RiseUNT · February 14, 2019

6 minutes ago, Andrew said:

So if the 5 and 6 seed are separated by a game and the 5 loses all four games in pod play and the 6 wins all four then six stil cannot work their way up?

Nope. Makes the first part of conference huge.

Andrew · February 14, 2019

55 minutes ago, RiseUNT said:

Nope. Makes the first part of conference huge.

If that’s the case then I can see why the contender did the pods. I thought many people didn’t like the idea, but I think it rewards the top teams and helps them keep there seeding late.

greenminer · February 14, 2019

6pm Tipoff
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BOCA RATON, Florida — With Conference USA Bonus Play starting next weekend, the North Texas men's basketball team can secure a top pod position in Bonus Play and a top five seed in the Conference USA this week as they travel to South Florida to play Florida Atlantic and FIU.

The Mean Green (20-5, 8-4 C-USA) will first play FAU (14-11, 5-7 C-USA) on Thursday at 6 p.m. CT. The game will be aired on ESPN + and the Mean Green Sports Network, KHYI 95.3 FM.

North Texas' 8-4 league record has them sitting it a tie for third-place with Western Kentucky. One game behind the Mean Green and Hilltoppers in the standings is Southern Miss who UNT owns the tiebreaker over after beating them on Jan. 5, 65-62, in Denton.

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Green Lantern · February 15, 2019

Another slow start. Ugh.

bstnsportsfan3 · February 15, 2019

Down 16-14 at the 8 min media timeout in the first half... slow start, got back in and now the game has muddled along for the last few minutes

CMJ · February 15, 2019

Still at the office, but I have the tracker that I can look at every few minutes. Maybe I'll get home in time to listen to the end.

Salsa_Verde · February 15, 2019

FAU plays in a high school gym

Salsa_Verde · February 15, 2019

23-25 FAU up at the end of the 1st half. Just started watching. Not great play so far

Marty · February 15, 2019

As bad as we’ve played so far & only down by 2 makes me optimistic for the 2nd half.

bstnsportsfan3 · February 15, 2019

FAU hits two 3 to start 2nd half... down 30-25 and coach calls a TO. Almost identical to the first half start... our team looks asleep tonight

UNT Texas Hooligan · February 15, 2019

This team couldn't score in a brothel

bstnsportsfan3 · February 15, 2019

Uh oh Woolridge goes down and limps badly back to the bench... this could be bad and only give us 6 guys playing right now

97and03 · February 15, 2019

4 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

Uh oh Woolridge goes down and limps badly back to the bench... this could be bad and only give us 6 guys playing right now

Didn’t Matthew Brune also do a feature on Duffy right before he was injured? Now Woolridge...

bstnsportsfan3 · February 15, 2019

2 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

Didn’t Matthew Brune also do a feature on Duffy right before he was injured? Now Woolridge...

The curse of Matthew Brune is real...

UNT19’ · February 15, 2019

I’m sick of seeing Smart flail his body around in the paint. He’s lost all of his mobility as well as ball handling skills and it’s only getting worse.

Edit: The whole team*****

Edited February 15, 2019 by UNT19’