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 | 11-0 | - | 19-3 |
| Sam Houston | 8-4 | 3.5 | 16-7 |
| Missouri State | 7-4 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-6 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-6 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Florida International | 4-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| New Mexico State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 11-11 |
| UTEP | 4-8 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
| Delaware | 2-9 | 9 | 6-16 |
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