| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNF | 49 | 40 | 89 |
| FIU | 50 | 52 | 102 |
Beard has 29 to lead FIU to 102-89 win over N. Florida
MIAMI -- Brian Beard Jr. scored 29 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out six assists with four steals to lead Florida International to a 102-89 victory over North Florida on Thursday night.
This was the fifth time Florida International (8-2) has topped the century mark, the third most in a single season in program history.
Beard was 9 of 19 from the floor while making 10 of 12 free-throw attempts. Osasumwen Osaghae added 18 points with seven rebounds and Willy Nunez Jr. added 13 points
FIU was up 50-49 at the break but Wajid Aminu opened the second half with a 3-point play and J.T. Escobar added a 3-pointer to start North Florida on a 10-0 run. The Golden Panthers rallied to retake the lead 67-65 after Marcus Burwell drained a 3 and Osaghae followed with a layup at the 13:20 mark. Burwell drove for a layup to give FIU the lead for good, 77-76, midway in the second half. The Golden Panthers finished the game on a 16-4 run.
Escobar, who had 20 points in the first half, finished with 28 to lead North Florida (4-7). Noah Horchler added 16 points with 10 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Roger Ayers
- Les Jones
- Josue Nieves
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Queens University | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| North Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Stetson | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| North Florida | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Austin Peay | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-5 | 4 | 5-14 |
| West Georgia | 1-5 | 4 | 3-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-6 | 5 | 3-16 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
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