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North Texas wins 62-58 over Rice

Led by David Terrell Jr.'s 15 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Rice Owls 62-58 on Wednesday

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Josiah Shackleford - Provides double-double Shackleford contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 62-58 victory over Rice.

Impact The 6-9 senior had his first double-double of the season. Since missing eight games, Shackleford has seen his minutes rise over the last five games. On the season, he averaged 6.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.2 minutes. The Roadrunners finished the season in last place in the American Conference and did not qualify for the conference tournament.

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Andrew Akuchie - Collects eight boards Akuchie finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 62-58 loss to North Texas.

Impact Akuchie started four of the first five games of the season, but has been a reserve since Nov. 24. The 6-11 senior has been playing a bit more of late. In his last six games, he has played 15.5 minutes and averaged 4.5 points on 70.6 percent from the field and 5.2 rebounds. The Owls close the season against UTSA. Akuchie played nine minutes in the Jan. 14 win over Roadrunners and produced seven points and three rebounds.

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