North Texas vs. Western Kentucky: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The North Texas Mean Green (24-6, 15-4 C-USA) will host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-14, 8-11 C-USA) after winning five home games in a row.
In its most recent game, North Texas topped Middle Tennessee on Thursday, 64-50. Its top scorer was Tylor Perry with 19 points. In its most recent game, Western Kentucky defeated UTEP on Thursday, 73-68. Dayvion McKnight scored a team-high 24 points (and contributed three assists and seven boards).
When is North Texas vs. Western Kentucky and when does it start?
This matchup between the Mean Green and Hilltoppers is set to start on Saturday, March 4, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch North Texas vs. Western Kentucky
The Mean Green and Hilltoppers will hit the hardwood at UNT Coliseum for this matchup on March 4, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on STAD.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Game Preview
North Texas Stats, Odds & Insights
North Texas has a +225 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.5 points per game. It is putting up 63.6 points per game to rank 342nd in college basketball and is giving up 56.1 per contest to rank first in college basketball.
The Mean Green post 7.1 fewer points than the Hilltoppers concede (70.7).
North Texas knocks down 1.8 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.1 (220th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.3.
The Mean Green are scoring 64.5 points per game when playing at home. In road games, they are averaging 63.4 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, North Texas has been putting up 66.6 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 63.6 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Western Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Western Kentucky outscores opponents by 2.6 points per game (posting 73.3 points per game, 139th in college basketball, and giving up 70.7 per outing, 200th in college basketball) and has a +77 scoring differential.
The Hilltoppers’ 73.3 points per game are 17.2 more than the Mean Green give up.
Western Kentucky knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (139th in college basketball) at a 36.8% rate (53rd in college basketball), compared to the 8.8 its opponents make, shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc.
In 2022-23 the Hilltoppers are averaging 6.6 more points per game at home (77.1) than on the road (70.5).
In its past 10 games, Western Kentucky is putting up 73.0 points per game, 0.3 fewer points than its season average (73.3).
Mean Green Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Perry | 28 | 16.9 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| Kai Huntsberry | 30 | 12.1 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Abou Ousmane | 30 | 11.7 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Aaron Scott | 30 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Rubin Jones | 27 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Hilltoppers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayvion McKnight | 30 | 17.0 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Emmanuel Akot | 28 | 10.4 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Jairus Hamilton | 30 | 10.0 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Luke Frampton | 20 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Dontaie Allen | 23 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
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