Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Florida International Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 29 | 37 | 66 |
FIU | 52 | 33 | 85 |
Asim Jones scores 17 to lead Florida International over Western Kentucky 85-66
MIAMI -- — Asim Jones scored 17 points as Florida International beat Western Kentucky 85-66 on Saturday.
Jones also had three steals for the Panthers (7-8, 1-1 Conference USA). Dashon Gittens hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 with seven rebounds and four steals. Jonathan Aybar had 12 points.
Julius Thedford led the way for the Hilltoppers (10-5, 1-1) with 18 points. Don McHenry added 12 points and three steals. Tyrone Marshall scored nine.
FIU took the lead with 18:53 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 52-29 at halftime with Jones racking up 12 points.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:James Hicks
Referee:James Curran
Referee:Tim Fitzgerald
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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