North Texas opened the second half with nine straight points Thursday, Nov. 5, then watched San Diego State reverse the game in a 73-57 defeat at Viejas Arena.
The Mean Green moved ahead 39-30 with 7:50 left in the third quarter. San Diego State answered with a 10-0 burst. Two Shelby Thornton free throws briefly restored UNT’s lead before the Aztecs scored 17 of the next 18 points, according to the university’s game report.
That 27-3 stretch turned North Texas’ best position into a 15-point deficit. San Diego State led 61-46 entering the fourth quarter, and UNT fell to 1-1.
Cherie Spencer finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. KaMyra Barber also scored 11, all before halftime, when the teams were tied 30-30. Kalysta Martin added 10 points, while Kendall Mosley contributed nine.
