Preseason C-USA West favorite North Texas looked exceptional during non-conference play, with many proclaiming that the Mean Green would be a lock to win the division. After Saturday night, UNT went from controlling their destiny for a New Year’s Six bid, to tied for last in C-USA West.
The Mean Green lost a nail biter to Louisiana Tech, opening the door for not just the Bulldogs, but every other team in the division (minus Rice and UTEP).
While I was a bit surprised that Tech pulled off the upset, I wasn’t shocked. Since 2014, the C-USA West division winner has only won the division more than one game once.