| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| FIU | 30 | 47 | 77 |
Jones scores 23 to carry FIU over Southern Miss 77-67
MIAMI -- — Denver Jones had a season-high 23 points as Florida International defeated Southern Miss 77-67 on Thursday night.
Jones hit all seven of his shots from 3-point range for the Panthers (13-9, 3-6 Conference USA), who won for a fifth straight time at home. Eric Lovett had 14 points. Tevin Brewer added 13 points and 10 assists.
Jaron Pierre Jr. had 21 points for the Golden Eagles (6-15, 1-7), who have now lost four games in a row. Tyler Stevenson added 21 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- James Breeding
- Byron Jarrett
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 2-0 | - | 11-3 |
| South Alabama | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Troy | 2-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Louisiana | 2-0 | - | 4-10 |
| James Madison | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Texas State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Marshall | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Southern Miss | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Old Dominion | 1-1 | 1 | 5-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| App State | 0-2 | 2 | 6-7 |
| Georgia State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-2 | 2 | 4-11 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 1-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| New Mexico State | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Liberty | 0-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Florida International | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
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