Delaware Blue Hens at Florida International Panthers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Fernandez's 21, Emory's game-winner lead Delaware past Florida International, 68-66
Fernandez also added nine rebounds for the Blue Hens (8-16, 4-9 Conference USA). Tyler Houser scored 17 points while going 7 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range), and added seven rebounds. Christian Bliss shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 17 points. Emory had 10.
Eric Dibami led the way for the Panthers (11-13, 4-9) with 15 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Zawdie Jackson added 14 points for Florida International. Ashton Williamson finished with 11 points.
Fernandez scored 12 points in the first half and Delaware went into halftime trailing 30-29. Houser led Delaware with 13 points in the second half. Delaware outscored Florida International by three points over the final half.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 68 - 66 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 68 - 66 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Macon Emory makes 3-foot tip in layup | 68 - 66 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Macon Emory Offensive Rebound. | 66 - 66 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Christian Bliss misses driving layup | 66 - 66 |
Statistics
 DEL |
 FIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-54 | FG | 26-67 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 10-30 | 3PT | 7-26 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 8-11 | FT | 7-9 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 38 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 12 | Assists | 13 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 18 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 17 | Largest Lead | 8 |
| 15 | Lead Changes | 15 |
| 62 | Percent Led | 36 |
Game Information
Location: Miami, FL
Attendance: 540 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 25-7 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 20-13 |
| 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 |