(Tuesday, November 13)

Final Score: North Texas 74, Lamar 59

Manhattan, KS (Sports Network) - Tony Mitchell tallied a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to help lift the North Texas Mean Green to a 74-59 win over the Lamar Cardinals at Bramlage Coliseum.

Alzee Williams scored 17 points for North Texas (1-2), while Chris Jones put up 15 points and seven assists. Jacob Holmen came off the bench to add 10 points.

For Lamar (0-2), Donnell Minton led the way with 15 points. Rhon Mitchell added 13 points and Donley Minor chipped in with 10.

In a close first half, North Texas went into the locker room up 36-30 despite shooting just 42.4 percent from the field.

The Cardinals made only 12-of-33 from the field after the break as North Texas extended its lead down the stretch.

Lamar was plagued by 23 turnovers and a poor night shooting from beyond the arc (1-of-6).

11/13 22:51:01 ET