Donovan Sims scored 14 points, Josh Jefferson added 12, and Middle Tennessee defeated Florida International 50-39 on Saturday.
Eli Lawrence added 10 rebounds for the Blue Raiders (11-6, 2-2 C-USA).
Clevon Brown had seven points and eight rebounds for the Panthers (10-7, 0-4).
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