Hamlet leads North Texas past Louisiana Tech 54-48

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  • Louisiana Tech guard JaColby Pemberton (11) tries to drive against North Texas forward Zachary Simmons (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
  • North Texas guards James Reese (0) and JJ Murray (11) celebrate after their 54-48 win over Louisiana Tech in an NCAA college basketball game at the Conference USA men's tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. North Texas won 54-48. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
  • North Texas guard Javion Hamlet (3) knocks the ball away from Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. North Texas won 54-48. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
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Hamlet leads North Texas past Louisiana Tech 54-48

Louisiana Tech guard JaColby Pemberton (11) tries to drive against North Texas forward Zachary Simmons (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Javion Hamlet had 18 points and six rebounds as North Texas defeated Louisiana Tech 54-48 in the semifinals of the Conference USA Conference Tourney on Friday.

Mardrez McBride had 11 points for North Texas (16-9), which will play Western Kentucky for the championship on Saturday. Zachary Simmons and Thomas Bell added 10 points each.

JaColby Pemberton had 12 points for the Bulldogs (21-7). Kenneth Lofton, Jr. added 10 points.

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