FIU Panthers

Fans of the Miami Hurricanes had to wait the longest time since 2013 before hearing a player’s name picked in the NFL Draft – but it started a quick trend on day three of players heading from Coral Gables to the pros. The ‘Canes waited until day three to hear the first player’s name called, but they had two players…

Trejon Jacob scored 21 points and Antonio Daye Jr. 20 more as FIU eliminated Rice from the Conference USA tournament 85-76

Amorie Archibald scored 17 points, and his go-ahead basket with 2-1/2 minutes remaining help send Louisiana Tech to a 60-57 win over Florida International

Osasumwen Osaghae, recognized with Senior Day honors just prior to the game, scored Florida International’s first points, finished with 13 and added three blocks as FIU topped Florida Atlantic 69-50 in a rivalry game

Taevion Kinsey and Iran Bennett scored 18 points apiece and Marshall pulled away in the second half to defeat Florida International 84-74

Jahmir Young registered 19 points as Charlotte won its seventh straight home game, rolling past Florida International 75-49 on Saturday. Jordan Shepherd had 16 points for Charlotte (12-7, 6-2 Conference USA). Amidou Bamba added eight rebounds. Both teams set season records for scoring in the second half. Charlotte scored 46 points in the second half, a season best for the…

Eric Lovett came off the bench to hit six 3-pointers, scoring 21 points, and Florida International held off Old Dominion 83-80 on Thursday night. Lovett sank 6 of 9 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (14-6, 5-2 Conference USA). Devon Andrews added 17 points and Osasumwen Osaghae pitched in with 11 points and eight rebounds. Trejon Jacob finished with…

Eric Lovett had a season-high 23 points and Trejon Jacob scored 21 points as Florida International extended its home win streak to eight games, defeating UAB 93-68 on Thursday night. Lovett, who made 5 of 7 3-pointers, was one of four FIU players to make at least three 3-pointers and the Panthers made 16 of 23 as a team. Jacob…

Coming off a third straight bowl game appearance for the first time in program history, the FIU Panthers now know when they will take the field for the kickoff of the 2020 season. Head coach Butch Davis will lead the Panthers in their opener against Jacksonville State on September 5th inside of Riccardo Silva Stadium. The blue and gold hit…

Trejon Jacob scored a season-high 20 points, including a game-opening 3-pointer, as Florida International led wire-to-wire and defeated Stetson 83-67 on Sunday. Jacob shot 4-for-6 on 3-pointers. Devon Andrews added 18 points, making 8 of 11 free throws, and grabbed eight rebounds for Florida International (9-3), which won its sixth straight game. Antonio Daye, Jr. added 13 points, Eric Lovett…

Blake Anderson no longer had to hold the emotions in check once the season, and the bowl win, were wrapped up. The Arkansas State coach, whose wife died in August after a two-year battle with breast cancer, both celebrated victory and mourned her absence in the aftermath of a 34-26 win over Florida International on Saturday night in the Camellia…