| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 30 | 56 | 86 |
| FIU | 25 | 57 | 82 |
Louisiana Tech defeats FIU 86-82
MIAMI -- — Amorie Archibald and Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 21 points apiece as Louisiana Tech beat Florida International 86-82 on Saturday night.
Lofton Jr. also grabbed 13 rebounds and distributed seven assists and Keaston Willis scored 19 for Louisiana Tech (17-6, 8-3 Conference USA).
Florida International outscored Tech 57-56 after halftime representing season highs for both teams in the second half.
Eric Lovett scored a career-high 25 points for the Panthers (13-10, 3-7). Denver Jones added 17 points. Tevin Brewer had 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Mathis
- Joey Richardson
- Shane Land
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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