University of North Texas 50 Years of Progress & Opportunity, 1954-2004
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Basketball players playing a game.A Southern Methodist freshman's long arm and determined defense prevent Oscar Miller from scoring try.

 

Freshman Quintet Posts 2-9 Record

North Texas' freshman basketball squad played through a short and dismal season to post a 2-9 record. Both of the victories came at the expense of the Hardin-Simmons University freshmen with the Eaglets winning one in Abilene and one on their home court.

The encouraging angle of the season was the outstanding performances by Oscar Miller, a 5-11 guard from Fort Worth. Playing eight of the seaon's games, Miller compiled 173 points to lead the squad and mark up an average per game of 21.6. Randall Raburn was second in total points with 79. Third was Robert Deegan with 65.

The Yucca, 1959
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