Florida International Panthers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
73 - 76
Louisiana Tech holds off FIU 76-73
Derric Jean scored 12 points for the Bulldogs, including a press-breaking dunk with 8.2 seconds left that made the score 76-72. DaQuan Bracey had 10 points for Louisiana Tech (21-8, 12-5 Conference USA), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory.
Osasumwen Osaghae scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers (18-12, 9-8). Cameron Corcoran added 11 points, all in the second half to keep FIU in the game. Corcoran drilled three 3-pointers in the last 2 1/2 minutes, the third pulling the Panthers within 74-72 with 13 seconds left.
Louisiana Tech defeated Florida International 60-57 on Feb. 13. Louisiana Tech finishes out the regular season against Charlotte at home on Saturday. Florida International finishes out the regular season against W. Kentucky at home on Saturday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 73 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 73 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Andrew Gordon Block. | 73 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Andrew Gordon Defensive Rebound. | 73 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Eric Lovett missed Layup. | 73 - 76 |
Statistics
 FIU |
 LT |
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|---|---|---|
| 29-69 | FG | 27-50 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 54 |
| 8-24 | 3PT | 6-17 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 7-12 | FT | 16-20 |
| 58 | Free Throw % | 80 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 18 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 14 | Assists | 10 |
| 10 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 23 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 21 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 11 |
Game Information
Location: Ruston, LA
Attendance: 2,631 | 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 |