Archibald's late bucket carries Louisiana Tech past FIU
RUSTON, La. -- 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 on Thursday night.
Antonio Daye Jr. missed a 3-point attempt for the Panthers at the buzzer. The Bulldogs (18-7, 9-4 Conference USA) broke Florida International's three-game win streak while ending their own two-game skid.
Mubarak Muhammed had 10 points for Louisiana Tech and JaColby Pemberton added seven rebounds.
Devon Andrews had 22 points for the Panthers (17-9, 8-5). Isaiah Banks added 13 points and Osasumwen Osaghae grabbed 11 rebounds with five blocks.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Western Kentucky | 11-3 | - | 21-8 |
Old Dominion | 11-5 | 1 | 15-8 |
Marshall | 9-5 | 2 | 15-7 |
Florida Atlantic | 7-5 | 3 | 13-10 |
Charlotte | 5-11 | 7 | 9-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 3-13 | 9 | 5-18 |
Florida International | 2-15 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | - | 24-8 |
UAB | 13-5 | - | 22-7 |
North Texas | 9-5 | 2 | 18-10 |
UTSA | 9-7 | 3 | 15-11 |
UTEP | 8-8 | 4 | 12-12 |
Rice | 6-10 | 6 | 15-13 |
Southern Miss | 4-13 | 8.5 | 8-17 |