Women’s Hoops Host Charlotte in Play4Kay Pink Game

Coach Andy Mac · February 25

DENTON, Texas — UNT women’s basketball (20-7, 12-3 AAC) will host Charlotte Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. CT in its annual Play4Kay game inside The Super Pit.

As part of the Play4Kay game, North Texas will be in its pink uniforms to support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund that is dedicated to supporting innovative ways of fighting ALL cancers affecting women and providing support through giving strength, courage, and hope.

The Mean Green collected their 20^th win of the season in dramatic fashion their last time out, defeating East Carolina, 75-73, in double overtime. Despite trailing for nearly all of regulation, UNT battled back into the game getting key buckets from several players throughout the second half and overtime periods. Jaaucklyn Moore had a big night scoring 18 points, which included a game-tying 3-pointer in the first overtime, while Kyla Deck and Jaelyn Talley came up with contested buckets through contact in the second overtime to secure the win.

Tommisha Lampkin had another monster night as she recorded her 14^th double double of the season. She collected 23 points and 15 rebounds, making her the only player in the nation to post three straight games with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds this season. Lampkin was named AAC Player of the Week for the second consecutive week on Monday.

Lampkin is on the verge of breaking another school record after becoming the career games played record holder against East Carolina. Entering Wednesday’s contest, the senior forward needs just four rebounds to pass Madison Townley as the program’s all-time leading rebounder.

Charlotte is 9-17 this season and 4-11 in AAC play under Tomekia Reed, who is in her first season at the helm. However, the 49ers have dominated the series with the Mean Green, winning seven of the last eight matchups, which included a season sweep last season.

Wednesday’s game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Owen Simpson and Hek’ma Harrison on the call. It can also be heard on the Varsity Network app with Zac Babb.

WHAT 2 WATCH 4

• UNT will host Charlotte in its annual Play4Kay Game supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

• North Texas is the only team in the conference that ranks in the top five in scoring offense and scoring defense.

• Clinching its 20th win of the season at ECU, the Mean Green have recorded consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in program history.

• Tommisha Lampkin needs just four rebounds to pass Madison Townley as the program's all-time leading rebounder.

• Lampkin was named AAC Player of the Week on Monday for the second consecutive week after her performance at ECU.

DOWN TO THE WIRE IN CAROLINA

• North Texas and East Carolina have developed a knack for close contests, combining to play six overtime periods over the last two meetings.

• Almost a year to the day from UNT's 93-91 win in 4OT at The Super Pit last season, the Mean Green topped the Pirates, 75-73, in 2OT on Saturday in Greenville.

• ECU led for 41:02 total, which included nearly all of regulation, but UNT was able to overcome a halftime deficit to send it in to OT.

• Lampkin's 23 points led North Texas, while Jaaucklyn Moore added 18 points and hit a huge game-tying 3-pointer in the first overtime period.

A WIN WOULD…

• Make UNT 21-7 on the year, 13-3 in AAC play

• Improve UNT’s record to 14-1 in The Super Pit this season

• Tie the program record for conference wins in a single season

• Match the second-most wins in a season in program history

• End a two-game losing streak to Charlotte