BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — North Texas held off Florida Atlantic 74-70 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday at Legacy Arena. The Mean Green led 34-30 at halftime and matched the Owls’ 40-point second half to secure the win.

Je’Shawn Stevenson led North Texas with 24 points. Isaiah Elohim scored 20 points for Florida Atlantic. The victory improved North Texas to 19-13, while Florida Atlantic fell to 18-15.