North Texas Edges Florida Atlantic in Thrilling Finish
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · The Super Pit
North Texas Mean Green 73, Florida Atlantic Owls 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green beat Florida Atlantic Owls 73-72 at The Super Pit on February 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the North Texas Mean Green narrowly defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 73-72 at The Super Pit. This victory marks North Texas's third consecutive win over Florida Atlantic, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0, following previous victories in the 2025 season where they won 77-64 at home and 71-61 away.
Both teams entered the game with similar records, with North Texas holding a 16-12 overall record compared to Florida Atlantic's 15-13. The Mean Green had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Florida Atlantic also struggled on the road, posting a 2-3 record in away games. North Texas's recent form included a mixed bag of results, going 5-5 in their last ten games and averaging 72.1 points scored while allowing 69.4 points. Conversely, Florida Atlantic's recent performance was slightly less favorable, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, averaging 74.8 points scored but allowing a higher average of 76.5 points.
The game was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, Josiah Parker made crucial free throws that brought Florida Atlantic within striking distance, but North Texas responded with key plays, including a dunk by Devin Williams and free throws from David Terrell Jr. and Je'Shawn Stevenson that ultimately secured the win.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Texas favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with North Texas at -148 on the money line and Florida Atlantic at +124.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The conditions in The Super Pit were conducive to an exciting game, with a lively atmosphere as fans rallied behind their teams.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the competitive nature of the game suggests that both teams were likely at full strength, contributing to the high stakes and intensity of the match.
Overall, the game showcased the resilience of North Texas as they fought hard to maintain their winning streak against Florida Atlantic, reinforcing their dominance in this rivalry.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNT -2.5 | 140.5 o -112 / u -108 | Florida Atlantic Owls +124 · North Texas Mean Green -148 |
Leaders
- PointsJe'Shawn Stevenson29North Texas Mean Green
- AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.6North Texas Mean Green
- ReboundsCole Franklin9North Texas Mean Green
- PointsJosiah Parker18Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsNiccolo Moretti9Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsJosiah Parker9Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.1 scored · 69.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L71-77vs Tulane Green WaveFeb 20
- W65-62at Temple OwlsFeb 15
- W76-69vs Memphis TigersFeb 13
- W81-58at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 7
- L83-86at Rice OwlsFeb 5
- L68-72vs UAB BlazersFeb 1
- L66-82at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 29
- L59-63vs East Carolina PiratesJan 23
- W81-62vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 22
- W71-63at Tulane Green WaveJan 18
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 4-6Streak W174.8 scored · 76.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- W60-52at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 19
- L81-83vs South Florida BullsFeb 15
- L73-81at Rice OwlsFeb 12
- L76-78vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 5
- L75-76vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 1
- L65-92at Memphis TigersJan 30
- L75-89at South Florida BullsJan 25
- W79-74vs Tulane Green WaveJan 22
- W79-73at Temple OwlsJan 18
- W85-67vs Wichita State ShockersJan 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida Atlantic Owls | North Texas Mean Green |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-57 | 23-55 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 9-19 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 28 |
| Free throws | 9-14 | 22-29 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 27 |
| Assists | 19 | 11 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 32 |
| Fouls | 23 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 23 | 23 |
| Time in front | 35 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-37Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half38-39Reece Robinson makes layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half40-39Josiah Parker makes layup
- 2nd Half40-41Dylan Arnett makes layup (Je'Shawn Stevenson assists)
- 2nd Half42-41Josiah Parker makes 1-foot dunk (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half42-42Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-43Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-45Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-48Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 28-foot three pointer (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half45-48Amar Amkou makes 24-foot three pointer (Devin Williams assists)
- 2nd Half45-49Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-49Yohann Sissoko makes 22-foot three point step back jumpshot (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half50-49Maxim Logue makes 1-foot dunk (Josiah Parker assists)
- 2nd Half50-52Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 29-foot three pointer (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half52-52Maxim Logue makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-52Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-53Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-54Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Amar Amkou makes 23-foot three pointer (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Buddy Hammer Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-58Je'Shawn Stevenson makes layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half58-58Niccolo Moretti makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-59Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-60Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Niccolo Moretti makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half63-60Josiah Parker makes layup (Devin Williams assists)
- 2nd Half63-61David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-65Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 29-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half66-65Amar Amkou makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half66-67Cole Franklin makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-69David Terrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-69Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-69Devin Williams makes 1-foot dunk (Kanaan Carlyle assists)
- 2nd Half70-70David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-71David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-71Yohann Sissoko makes layup (Devin Williams assists)
- 2nd Half72-72Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-73Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours North Texas Mean Green, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- The Super PitDenton, TX
- Attendance3237
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, Paul Szelc, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
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