| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODU | 28 | 36 | 64 |
| FIU | 28 | 26 | 54 |
Old Dominion downs FIU behind Haynes
MIAMI -- Randy Haynes scored 18 points, Trey Porter added 15, and Old Dominion beat Florida International 64-54 on Thursday night to win nine of its last 10 games
Ahmad Caver scored 12 points with nine assists and Brandan Stith grabbed 10 rebounds for the Monarchs (14-4, 5-1 Conference USA), who shot 43.1 percent from the floor and made 12 free throws.
Tied at 28 at halftime, the Monarchs opened the second half with an 11-2 run capped by Porter's dunk, and led 48-34 after Aaron Carver's layup ended a 9-2 run. The Golden Panthers closed to 50-44 with 5:17 left after Trejon Jacob and Michael Douglas hit 3s in an 8-0 run, but got no closer from there.
Brian Beard Jr. scored 16 points with seven assists and Eric Lockett added 10 points with eight rebounds for the Golden Panthers (8-11, 2-4), who shot 35.1 percent from the floor, and just 37.5 percent from the free-throw line.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Eades
- Bret Smith
- Jeffrey Anderson
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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