| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| MTSU | 33 | 46 | 79 |
King's 23 lead Middle Tennessee past Florida International 79-61
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Elias King scored 23 points as Middle Tennessee beat Florida International 79-61 on Saturday night.
King added six rebounds for the Blue Raiders (8-13, 2-4 Conference USA). Jestin Porter added 20 points while shooting 6 for 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line, and grabbed eight rebounds. Jared Jones had 19 points and shot 6 of 14 from the field and 6 for 6 from the foul line.
Arturo Dean led the Panthers (7-14, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 16 points, five assists and two steals. Dashon Gittens added 11 points and four steals for Florida International. Seth Pinkney also recorded nine points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mick Fieldbinder
- Kevin Mathis
- Kenneth Moreland
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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