Nova Southeastern Sharks at Florida International Panthers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
77 - 59
77 - 59
Division II Nova Southeastern shocks Florida International
The victory was Nova Southeastern's first over a Division I team since it joined the NCAA Division II level in 2002.
NSU (2-5) went ahead 3-1 just 1:04 into the contest and led from there.
The Sharks made extra passes to create open 3s. Jeangerard was 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and Maurice Fuller was 4-of-8. The Sharks used 14 3-pointers to build a 64-55 lead and made 11 of 13 free throws in the final 3:37 to pull away.
FIU (7-4) saw its eight-game home winning streak snapped in the first meeting between the schools in 21 years.
Rakeem Buckles had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead FIU, which had 23 turnovers and was 1-of-10 from 3-point range.
How can I watch Nova Southeastern vs. Florida International?
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 77 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Brian Cahill Defensive Rebound. | 77 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Dominique Williams missed Three Point Jumper. | 77 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Brian Cahill made Layup. | 77 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:50 | Rakeem Buckles made Free Throw. | 75 - 59 |
Statistics
 FIU |
||
|---|---|---|
| 22-55 | FG | 20-47 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 14-34 | 3PT | 1-10 |
| 41 | Three Point % | 10 |
| 19-24 | FT | 18-28 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 64 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 15 | Assists | 10 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 8 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 23 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 23 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 24 | Points Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 16 |
| 16 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Location: Miami, FL
Attendance: 1,081 | Capacity:
Location: Miami, FL
Attendance: 1,081 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 2 | 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 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |