Florida International Panthers at Old Dominion Monarchs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
83 - 80
Lovett sparks Florida International past Old Dominion 83-80
Lovett sank 6 of 9 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (14-6, 5-2 Conference USA). Devon Andrews added 17 points and Osasumwen Osaghae pitched in with 11 points and eight rebounds. Trejon Jacob finished with 12 points and six boards, while Antonio Daye Jr. matched his season high with nine assists.
The Monarchs (7-13, 3-4) trailed by four at halftime but took a 76-75 lead on a Malik Curry jumper with 2:13 remaining. Osaghae answered with a layup, Andrews followed with a dunk and FIU made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds for the victory.
Curry paced ODU with 18 points. Kalu Ezikpe added 15 points, while A.J. Oliver II and Joseph Reece scored 14 apiece. Xavier Green pitched in with 11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
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Florida International Panthers (13-6, 4-2) at Old Dominion Monarchs (7-12, 3-3) Conference USA
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 83 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Florida International Defensive Rebound. | 83 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Malik Curry missed Three Point Jumper. | 83 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Alfis Pilavios Defensive Rebound. | 83 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Antonio Daye Jr. missed Free Throw. | 83 - 80 |
Statistics
 FIU |
 ODU |
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|---|---|---|
| 27-60 | FG | 30-67 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 15-34 | 3PT | 7-20 |
| 44 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 14-20 | FT | 13-16 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 81 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 20 | Assists | 16 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 27 | Points in Paint | 49 |
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Game Information
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 5,443 | 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 | 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 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |