Florida International Panthers at New Mexico State Aggies
· NCAA Men's BasketballStephenson leads Florida International past New Mexico State 81-78
Stephenson added 12 rebounds for the Panthers (10-10, 3-6 Conference USA). Julian Mackey scored 12 points while going 4 of 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range). Zawdie Jackson shot 3 for 8 to finish with 10 points. The Panthers broke a five-game slide. Ashton Williamson also scored 10 points.
The Aggies (10-9, 3-6) were led in scoring by Elijah Elliott, who finished with 26 points and two steals. Jemel Jones added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists for New Mexico State. Julius Mims also had nine points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 81 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 81 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Elijah Elliott bad pass turnover | 81 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Corey Stephenson makes free throw 2 of 2 | 81 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Florida International Deadball Team Rebound. | 80 - 78 |
Statistics
FIU |
NMSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 28-62 | FG | 25-72 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 35 |
| 6-24 | 3PT | 10-27 |
| 25 | Three Point % | 37 |
| 19-28 | FT | 18-27 |
| 68 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 14 | Assists | 12 |
| 11 | Steals | 4 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 6 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 18 | Points Off Turnovers | 7 |
| 19 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 15 | Largest Lead | 5 |
| 5 | Lead Changes | 5 |
| 71 | Percent Led | 21 |
Game Information
Venue: Pan American Center
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Attendance: 5,682 | Capacity:
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Attendance: 5,682 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 9-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Missouri State | 6-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Sam Houston | 5-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| New Mexico State | 3-6 | 6 | 10-9 |
| Florida International | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| UTEP | 3-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 1-7 | 7.5 | 5-14 |


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