Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Florida International Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FIU | 22 | 42 | 64 |
WKU | 27 | 34 | 61 |
Brewer, Jones lead Florida International over Western Kentucky 64-61 in Conference USA Tournament
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Jayden Brewer led Florida International with 17 points and Asim Jones sealed the victory with a free throw with 49 seconds left as the Panthers defeated Western Kentucky 64-61 on Tuesday in a Conference USA Tournament opener.
The 10th-seeded Panthers advance to play No. 2-seed Jackson State on Wednesday. FIU ended a three-game losing streak and losers of six of seven entering the tournament.
Brewer also had eight rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (10-22). Jones scored 17 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 8 for 9 from the line and added five rebounds. Ashton Williamson scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.
The seventh-seed Hilltoppers (17-15) were led by Braxton Bayless, who posted 12 points. Enoch Kalambay added 11 points for Western Kentucky.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Blake Harris
- Landon Brandes
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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