Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Florida International Panthers
Florida International knocks off Middle Tennessee 82-74
MIAMI -- — Denver Jones scored 21 points as Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 82-74 on Saturday night.
Jones added seven rebounds for the Panthers (11-11, 5-6 Conference USA). Nick Guadarrama, Dashon Gittens and Javaunte Hawkins each had 12 points.
The Blue Raiders (13-9, 6-5) were led by Eli Lawrence, who recorded 16 points and three steals. Camryn Weston added 13 points and three steals for Middle Tennessee. Elias King also put up 11 points.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. Florida International visits Charlotte and Middle Tennessee hosts UTEP.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Andrew Walton
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:James Duke
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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