Florida International Panthers at Charlotte 49ers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
67 - 52
Osaghae sparks FIU run in 2nd half, defeat Charlotte 67-52
Antonio Daye, Jr. added 14 points for Florida International (18-11, 9-7 Conference USA) while Trejon Jacob scored 13. Osaghae entered the game as the national leader in blocked shots with 109, averaging 3.89 per game.
The Panthers broke away from a 32-30 halftime lead, holding Charlotte to a season-low 22 points in the second half. The 49ers made just six second-half field goals and shot 23% in the final period.
Osaghae scored nine points as FIU opened the second half with a 17-2 run to put the game out of reach.
Jahmir Young led the 49ers (15-12, 9-7) with 14 points and Jordan Shepherd added 11. Amidou Bamba had eight points and eight rebounds.
The Panthers evened the season series against the 49ers with the win. Charlotte defeated Florida International 75-49 on Jan. 25. Florida International plays Louisiana Tech on the road on Wednesday. Charlotte matches up against North Texas at home on Wednesday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 67 - 52 |
| 2nd 0:23 | Trejon Jacob Defensive Rebound. | 67 - 52 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Jordan Shepherd missed Three Point Jumper. | 67 - 52 |
| 2nd 1:00 | Antonio Daye Jr. made Jumper. | 67 - 52 |
| 2nd 1:33 | Drew Edwards made Layup. Assisted by Jahmir Young. | 65 - 52 |
Statistics
 FIU |
 CLT |
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|---|---|---|
| 29-60 | FG | 18-51 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 35 |
| 6-18 | 3PT | 2-16 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 13 |
| 3-3 | FT | 14-18 |
| 100 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 9 | Assists | 8 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 3 | Fast Break Points | 15 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 20 | Fouls | 9 |
| 21 | Largest Lead | 5 |
| 0 | Lead Changes | 0 |
| 0 | Percent Led | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Charlotte, NC
Attendance: 3,116 | 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 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |