| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| FIU | 30 | 41 | 71 |
Abram scores 20 as Louisiana Tech defeats Florida International 82-71
MIAMI -- — Amaree Abram scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Florida International 82-71 on Saturday.
Abram also contributed three steals for the Bulldogs (17-7, 6-5 Conference USA). AJ Bates scored 19 points while going 8 of 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and added seven assists and three steals. Daniel Batcho shot 6 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 17 points, while adding five rebounds and three blocks.
Jayden Brewer led the way for the Panthers (8-16, 2-9) with 15 points. Jonathan Aybar added 13 points and two steals for Florida International. Dashon Gittens also had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The score was 45-30 at halftime, with Bates racking up 12 points. Louisiana Tech turned a seven-point second-half lead into a 14-point advantage with a 7-0 run to make it a 70-56 lead with 6:43 left in the half. Abram scored 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Tucson Grigg
- James Grigg
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 8-2 | - | 16-7 |
| Liberty | 6-4 | 2 | 18-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-5 | 2.5 | 17-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-5 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Florida International | 2-9 | 6.5 | 8-16 |
| Sam Houston | 1-9 | 7 | 8-15 |
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