Florida International Panthers @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Potts secures Middle Tennessee's 67-66 win over FIU
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Giddy Potts split a pair of free throws and pulled down a rebound with one second left to secure Middle Tennessee's 67-66 win over Florida International on Saturday night.
Potts hit four 3-pointers and totaled 15 points. Perrin Buford led Middle Tennessee (17-6, 9-2 Conference USA) with 16 points.
The Blue Raiders, who have won nine of their last 10 games, had a 33-30 lead at the break but were trailing 54-45 when Darnell Harris, who made all nine of his points in the final seven minutes, nailed a 3-pointer to start a 21-8 run and give the Blue Raiders a 66-62 advantage with 1:12 remaining.
Adrian Diaz and Daviyon Draper scored back-to-back layups to tie at 66 with eight seconds left. Potts then made the free throw for the win.
Draper led FIU (11-13, 5-6) with 25 points.
Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN
Referee:Andrew Walton
Referee:Ty Meixsell
Referee:Olandis Poole
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference 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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