NCAAB Game Recap
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North Florida at FIUThu Dec 13, 2018 7:00 PM EST
Savan |
60 |
Wisc |
101 |
| F | |
StEdw |
73 |
Rice |
78 |
| F | |
KennSt |
77 |
GWebb |
81 |
| F(OT) | |
NFla |
89 |
FIU |
102 |
| F | |
WIMil |
69 |
UMKC |
66 |
| F | |
MD-ES |
57 |
Duques |
72 |
| F | |
Boston |
68 |
Dart |
78 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
53 |
Campbl |
100 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
57 |
Longw |
81 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
52 |
WriSt |
91 |
| F | |
NCC |
61 |
McNee |
77 |
| F | |
MorSt |
72 |
Samf |
77 |
| F(OT) | |
NOrl |
60 |
Tuls |
70 |
| F | |
Lamar |
65 |
CSBak |
86 |
| F | |
MsVl |
54 |
SCla |
82 |
| F | |
E WA |
63 |
USF |
85 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
40 |
Sac |
89 |
| F | |
FIU 102, North Florida 89
Dec 13, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
49 |
40 |
89 |
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50 |
52 |
102 |
MIAMI (AP) Brian Beard Jr. scored 29 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out six assists with four steals to lead Florida International to a 102-89 victory over North Florida on Thursday night.
This was the fifth time Florida International (8-2) has topped the century mark, the third most in a single season in program history.
Beard was 9 of 19 from the floor while making 10 of 12 free-throw attempts. Osasumwen Osaghae added 18 points with seven rebounds and Willy Nunez Jr. added 13 points
FIU was up 50-49 at the break but Wajid Aminu opened the second half with a 3-point play and J.T. Escobar added a 3-pointer to start North Florida on a 10-0 run. The Golden Panthers rallied to retake the lead 67-65 after Marcus Burwell drained a 3 and Osaghae followed with a layup at the 13:20 mark. Burwell drove for a layup to give FIU the lead for good, 77-76, midway in the second half. The Golden Panthers finished the game on a 16-4 run.
Escobar, who had 20 points in the first half, finished with 28 to lead North Florida (4-7). Noah Horchler added 16 points with 10 rebounds.
Leaders
| North Florida | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Escobar | 28 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Horchler | 16 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| FIU | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| B. Beard Jr. | 29 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| O. Osaghae | 18 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
Team Comparison
| NFla | FIU | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 89 | 102 |
| Field Goals | 34/73-47% | 36/73-49% |
| Three Pointers | 6/33-18% | 9/23-39% |
| Free Throws | 15/20-75% | 21/28-75% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 17 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 22 | 24 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 46 |
| Blocks | 8 | 6 |
| Steals | 9 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 16 |
| Personal Fouls | 23 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2018-19 Reg Season - FIU Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Dec 13 | NFla 89 @ FIU 102 | J. Escobar 28 | B. Beard Jr. 29 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Miami, Florida |
| Attendance: 622 |
| Game Time: |