Hamlet's 20 pts lead North Texas past Florida Atlantic 81-58

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DENTON, Texas (AP) — Javion Hamlet had a season-high 20 points as North Texas easily defeated Florida Atlantic 81-58 on Saturday.

James Reese had 16 points and seven rebounds for North Texas (9-8, 3-1 Conference USA), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Umoja Gibson added 12 points and Zachary Simmons had 10.

Michael Forrest had 11 points for the Owls (11-6, 3-1).

North Texas takes on Southern Miss on the road on Thursday. Florida Atlantic faces Middle Tennessee at home on Thursday.