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North Texas Defeats Drake 57-54 - Recap
North Texas grabbed a 57-54 win over Drake on Sunday, behind a 15-point effort from Rubin Jones at HP Field House.
Bettors who backed North Texas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
North Texas got 12 points from Thomas Bell and another 11 points from Mardrez McBride. Rubin Jones contributed 4 assists, while Aaron Scott cleaned the glass with 4 rebounds.
Drake got a 13-point performance from Tremell Murphy, who was supported by 12 points from Roman Penn. Garrett Sturtz had 1 assists in a losing cause for Drake, while Garrett Sturtz grabbed 6 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, 24-21.
North Texas had a 24-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
North Texas heads into a battle against Nevada. Drake, meanwhile, will have their next action against Valparaiso.