1 | 2 | T | |
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FIU | 42 | 30 | 72 |
FAU | 39 | 38 | 77 |
Delph's career day lifts FAU over FIU 77-72
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Ronald Delph scored a career-high 24 points, Justin Massey added 18 with four 3-pointers, and FAU rallied to beat FIU 77-72 on Saturday to end a four-game skid and split the season series with the Golden Panthers.
Gerdarius Troutman scored 17 points with three 3s for the Owls (11-15, 5-9 Conference USA), who were outscored 42-34 in the paint but hit eight 3s to FIU's three.
After 15 ties and 13 lead changes, Troutman put FAU ahead for good, 72-70, with a 3-pointer with 37 seconds to play. FIU, in the midst of missing three straight shots in the minute, missed again and Delph hit a pair of free throws. Trejon Jacob ended the 3 1/2-minute field goal drought but Troutman made two free throws to push it back to a two-possession game for the win.
Brian Beard Jr. scored 20 points with six assists and four steals and Eric Lockett added 19 points with 11 rebounds for FIU (11-16, 5-9), which has lost three straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Clyde Owens
- Darron George
- Bart Lenox
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |