Preview: South Florida Bulls at North Texas Mean Green DENTON, Texas (Interstat) — Two American Athletic Conference teams looking to build momentum meet Wednesday when the North Texas Mean Green host the South Florida Bulls at North Texas Coliseum. North Texas (10-5) enters conference play coming off a 72-67 home win over Tulsa on Sunday. The Mean Green have relied on a stout defense and the scoring of guard Je’Shawn Stevenson, who is averaging 18.0 points over his last five games. He scored 21 points in the win over Tulsa. South Florida (8-6) aims to rebound from a draining 109-106 double-overtime loss to UAB on Sunday. Despite the defeat, the Bulls showcased a potent offense, with forward Izaiyah Nelson recording 23 points and 11 rebounds and guard Wes Enis erupting for a career-high 36 points. Nelson has been a dominant force for USF, posting four double-doubles in his last five contests. He is averaging 22.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per game during that stretch, including a 25-point, 12-rebound performance in a win over Georgia College on Dec. 29. The matchup pits North Texas’s consistent defense, which has held opponents to 65 points or fewer in eight games, against a South Florida attack averaging 88.4 points over its last five outings. The Mean Green’s five losses have all been by 10 points or fewer, highlighting their competitive nature. This game marks the conference opener for both squads. North Texas holds the better overall record, but South Florida has faced a challenging non-conference slate, including road games at Alabama and Oklahoma State. The Mean Green have been strong at home with a 7-2 record in Denton. The Bulls are 2-4 in true road games this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Wednesday. North Texas travels to Wichita State on Sunday, while South Florida visits Tulsa on Saturday.