Houston Christian Huskies @ Florida International Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 25 | 66 | |
FIU | 32 | 45 | 77 |
Florida International wins 77-66 against Houston Baptist
MIAMI -- — Denver Jones’ 23 points helped Florida International defeat Houston Baptist 77-66 on Monday night to open the season.
Jones had five rebounds for the Panthers. Arturo Dean scored 19 points and added six rebounds and five steals. Javaunte Hawkins recorded 11 points and shot 5 for 11, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Huskies were led in scoring by Brycen Long, who finished with 28 points and two steals. Houston Baptist also got 11 points from Maks Klanjscek. In addition, Bonke Maring finished with eight points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Jeffrey Johnson
Referee:Davis Maxwell
Referee:Kenneth Moreland
2025-26 Standings
| Southland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 11-1 | - | 18-3 |
| McNeese | 10-2 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Nicholls | 7-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Lamar | 6-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 6-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| New Orleans | 6-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Northwestern State | 4-7 | 6.5 | 6-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-8 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Houston Christian | 4-8 | 7 | 8-13 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-8 | 7.5 | 8-13 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-9 | 8 | 6-15 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 10-0 | - | 18-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-3 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Sam Houston | 6-4 | 4 | 14-7 |
| Missouri State | 6-4 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 4.5 | 12-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-4 | 4.5 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| New Mexico State | 3-7 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Florida International | 3-7 | 7 | 10-11 |
| UTEP | 3-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Delaware | 2-7 | 7.5 | 6-14 |
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