North Texas Edges Houston Christian in Close Contest
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · The Super Pit
North Texas Mean Green 77, Houston Christian Huskies 75, 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 Houston Christian Huskies vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green beat Houston Christian Huskies 77-75 at The Super Pit on December 2, 2025.
Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup, the North Texas Mean Green narrowly defeated the Houston Christian Huskies with a final score of 77-75 at The Super Pit. This victory marks North Texas's continued dominance over Houston Christian, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 for the current season, following a previous win of 62-46 in December 2025.
North Texas entered the game with a home record of 7-2 and an overall record of 7-3 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against Tulsa. The Mean Green averaged 72.7 points scored per game while allowing 69.4 points, demonstrating a solid offensive and defensive balance. In their last five games, they recorded an average of 72.2 points scored and 71.2 points allowed, indicating a slight dip in defensive performance but consistent scoring.
On the other hand, the Houston Christian Huskies had a record of 4-4, with a recent trend of 4-6 over their last ten games. They averaged 61.9 points scored and 67.2 points allowed during this stretch, highlighting their struggles on offense. Their last five games saw them average 62.6 points scored and 68.4 points allowed, reflecting a challenging period for the team. Houston Christian's away record was particularly concerning, standing at 1-5, which contributed to their difficulties in this matchup.
The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. Key scoring plays included multiple layups from Elijah Brooks and David Terrell Jr., who were instrumental in securing the win for North Texas. The final moments saw a series of free throws that ultimately sealed the game, with North Texas maintaining a slim lead despite Houston Christian's efforts to close the gap.
As for the betting market, DraftKings had North Texas favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 127.5. The odds reflected confidence in North Texas's ability to win, as evidenced by their moneyline of -950, compared to Houston Christian's +625.
The conditions for the game were set at The Super Pit, a venue known for its home-court advantage, which likely played a role in North Texas's performance. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought hard for the victory.
Overall, this fixture showcased the resilience of North Texas as they managed to fend off a determined Houston Christian squad, further establishing their position in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNT -11.5 | 127.5 o -112 / u -108 | Houston Christian Huskies +625 · North Texas Mean Green -950 |
Leaders
- PointsReece Robinson16North Texas Mean Green
- AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.10North Texas Mean Green
- ReboundsReece Robinson9North Texas Mean Green
- PointsKylin Green13Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsKylin Green4Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsTrent Johnson4Houston Christian Huskies
Recent form
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 7-3Streak L172.7 scored · 69.4 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L84-90at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 13
- W74-70vs Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 13
- W62-58vs Rice OwlsMar 5
- W62-58at UAB BlazersMar 1
- L79-80at Charlotte 49ersFeb 26
- W73-72vs Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 22
- L71-77vs Tulane Green WaveFeb 20
- W65-62at Temple OwlsFeb 15
- W76-69vs Memphis TigersFeb 13
- W81-58at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 7
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L161.9 scored · 67.2 allowed per game1-5 away
- L60-73at LSU New Orleans PrivateersMar 8
- W75-53vs Lamar CardinalsMar 3
- L56-77vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 28
- W69-68at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 24
- L53-71at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 21
- W72-68vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 17
- W61-60vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 14
- L69-73at McNeese CowboysFeb 10
- L47-55at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 7
- L57-74at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| 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 | Houston Christian Huskies | North Texas Mean Green |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-50 | 29-47 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 62 |
| Three-pointers | 8-20 | 10-17 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 59 |
| Free throws | 19-32 | 9-19 |
| Free throw % | 59 | 47 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Steals | 10 | 2 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 35 | 58 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-45Demarion Watson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-45Elijah Brooks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-47Josiah Shackleford made Layup. Assisted by Je'Shawn Stevenson.
- 2nd Half43-47Nehikhare Igiehon made Dunk. Assisted by Ryan Bartley.
- 2nd Half46-47D'Aundre Samuels made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trent Johnson.
- 2nd Half46-50Cahmai Crosby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
- 2nd Half47-50Nehikhare Igiehon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-50Kylin Green made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-53Cole Franklin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
- 2nd Half50-53Trent Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-53Demarco Bethea made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-56Cahmai Crosby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
- 2nd Half53-56Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-56Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-57Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-58Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-58Demari Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-58Demari Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-59Cole Franklin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-62Cahmai Crosby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
- 2nd Half56-65Cahmai Crosby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Shackleford.
- 2nd Half59-65D'Aundre Samuels made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylin Green.
- 2nd Half59-67Josiah Shackleford made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-67Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-67Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-67Kylin Green made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-67Elijah Brooks made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-69Je'Shawn Stevenson made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-69Nehikhare Igiehon made Jumper. Assisted by D'Aundre Samuels.
- 2nd Half67-71David Terrell Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-72Reece Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-73Reece Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-73Elijah Brooks made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-75David Terrell Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-75Demari Williams made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Brooks.
- 2nd Half73-75Elijah Brooks made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-75Elijah Brooks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-76David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-77David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-77Trent Johnson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours North Texas Mean Green, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.
Venue
- The Super PitDenton, TX
- Attendance2582
- OfficialsBlake Harris, Olandis Poole, Josue Nieves
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