N. Texas takes on Texas A&M-Commerce

Texas A&M-Commerce vs. North Texas (1-1)

The Super Pit, Denton, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green are set to battle the Lions of Division II Texas A&M-Commerce. North Texas lost 69-54 at Arkansas in its most recent game.

LEADING THE CHARGE: Mardrez McBride has averaged 14.5 points and four rebounds to lead the way for the Mean Green. Zachary Simmons is also a primary contributor, with 13 points and seven rebounds per game.MIGHTY MARDREZ: Through two games, the Mean Green’s Mardrez McBride has connected on 66.7 percent of the nine 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also converting 87.5 percent of his foul shots this season.

DID YOU KNOW: North Texas went 4-7 overall when facing out-of-conference competition last season. The Mean Green scored 64.8 points per contest in those 11 games.

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