0-1, 0-1 away
66
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCU | 41 | 25 | 66 |
| FIU | 32 | 45 | 77 |
1-0, 1-0 home
77
Florida International wins 77-66 against Houston Baptist
MIAMI -- — Denver Jones’ 23 points helped Florida International defeat Houston Baptist 77-66 on Monday night to open the season.
Jones had five rebounds for the Panthers. Arturo Dean scored 19 points and added six rebounds and five steals. Javaunte Hawkins recorded 11 points and shot 5 for 11, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Huskies were led in scoring by Brycen Long, who finished with 28 points and two steals. Houston Baptist also got 11 points from Maks Klanjscek. In addition, Bonke Maring finished with eight points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
Ocean Bank Convocation Center
7:00 PM, November 7, 2022
Miami, FL
Attendance: 1,104
Capacity: 5,000
- Referees:
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Davis Maxwell
- Kenneth Moreland
2022-23 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Louisiana | 7-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Northwestern State | 6-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-3 | 1 | 10-13 |
| Nicholls | 5-4 | 2 | 10-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-5 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Houston Christian | 4-5 | 3 | 7-15 |
| New Orleans | 3-6 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Lamar | 2-7 | 5 | 6-16 |
| McNeese | 2-7 | 5 | 5-17 |
2022-23 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 11-0 | - | 21-1 |
| North Texas | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Rice | 6-4 | 4.5 | 15-6 |
| UAB | 6-5 | 5 | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-5 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-6 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Florida International | 5-6 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Charlotte | 4-6 | 6.5 | 13-8 |
| UTEP | 4-6 | 6.5 | 11-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-8 | 8 | 11-11 |
| UTSA | 1-11 | 10.5 | 7-16 |
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