UTEP Miners @ Florida International Panthers
Hawkins, Gittens rally Florida International to 72-68 victory over UTEP
MIAMI -- — Javaunte Hawkins hit four 3-pointers and scored 20, Dashon Gittens added 19 points and Florida International rallied to beat UTEP 72-68 on Saturday.
Hawkins made half of his 14 shots for the Panthers (7-11, 2-1 Conference USA), who trailed 36-28 at halftime. Gittens was 6 for 8 from the floor and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line, adding four steals. Mohamed Sanogo had 12 points, six rebounds and three assists off the bench, sinking 5 of 7 shots.
Tae Hardy had 15 points, three assists and three steals for the Miners (9-8, 0-2). Freshmen reserves Trey Horton and David Terrell Jr. scored 14 and 10, respectively. Horton was 4 for 4 from 3-point range, while Terrell added four steals and three assists.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Chris Hudson
Referee:Randal Anders
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 9-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Missouri State | 6-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Sam Houston | 5-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| New Mexico State | 3-6 | 6 | 10-9 |
| Florida International | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| UTEP | 3-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 1-7 | 7.5 | 5-14 |
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