Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Florida International Panthers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
69 - 78
Florida International wins 78-69 against Western Kentucky
Jones was 6 of 14 shooting (3 for 7 from distance) for the Panthers (10-11, 4-6 Conference USA). Arturo Dean scored 15 points and added six rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Javaunte Hawkins recorded 14 points and shot 6 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Dayvion McKnight led the way for the Hilltoppers (11-10, 3-7) with 23 points and three steals. Jamarion Sharp added 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks for Western Kentucky. Jairus Hamilton also recorded 11 points and seven rebounds.
Jones scored nine points in the first half and Florida International went into the break trailing 36-34. Florida International used a 10-0 second-half run to erase a three-point deficit and take the lead at 49-42 with 12:39 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Petar Krivokapic scored eight second-half points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 69 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 69 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Dayvion McKnight made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Rawls. | 69 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Western Kentucky Defensive Rebound. | 66 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Petar Krivokapic missed Three Point Jumper. | 66 - 78 |
Statistics
 WKU |
 FIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-59 | FG | 32-61 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 7-22 | 3PT | 10-25 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 12-14 | FT | 4-5 |
| 86 | Free Throw % | 80 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 13 | Assists | 15 |
| 7 | Steals | 11 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Off Turnovers | 27 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Location: Miami, FL
Attendance: 1,417 | 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 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |