Florida International Panthers vs Loyola Marymount Lions
Wright's 15 help Loyola Marymount knock off Florida International in the Cayman Islands Classic
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- — Justin Wright made a fadeaway jumper with 3.6 seconds left to help Loyola Marymount defeat Florida International 61-60 on Tuesday in the Cayman Islands Classic.
Wright had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Lions (3-3). Alex Merkviladze shot 3 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to add nine points. Dominick Harris was 2 of 7 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with seven points.
The Panthers (1-6) were led in scoring by Dashon Gittens, who finished with 19 points. Jonathan Aybar added 11 points for Florida International. Arturo Dean also had 10 points, four assists and four steals.
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Game Information
George Town, Cayman Islands
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Tony Chiazza
Referee:Mark Riggs
2025-26 Standings
| West Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 9-0 | - | 21-1 |
| Saint Mary's | 8-1 | 1 | 19-3 |
| Santa Clara | 8-1 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Pacific | 5-4 | 4 | 14-8 |
| San Francisco | 5-4 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Washington State | 4-5 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Seattle U | 3-6 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Portland | 3-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Oregon State | 3-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| San Diego | 3-6 | 6 | 9-13 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| Pepperdine | 1-8 | 8 | 6-16 |
| 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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