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Year in UNT athletics was filled with highs (bowl win) and a few lows (no postseason hoops)
By Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
North Texas experienced a host of highs and lows in the 2025-26 school year that recently wrapped up. A bowl win over San Diego State was a landmark, while failing to make the postseason in either men's or women's basketball…
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The mixed bag of results in North Texas athletics will likely resonate with local fans who have grown accustomed to the program's potential for excellence. The bowl win over San Diego State is a significant achievement that reflects well on the university and the city of Denton , potentially boosting recruitment and community engagement. On the other hand, the absence of postseason basketball will be felt by local businesses that rely on the excitement and foot traffic generated by playoff games. As the new school year approaches, residents will be watching to see how the athletic department responds to the setbacks and builds on the successes, particularly in terms of support for the basketball programs. A strong showing in the upcoming year could help to further cement North Texas's reputation as a formidable athletic program in the region.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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