MIAMI (January 19, 2017) – The FIU men's basketball team came into tonight's game against Middle Tennessee looking to pick up a big win against Conference USA's hottest team, but instead the Blue Raiders showed just why they are sitting atop the league standings as Middle handed the Panthers a 65-52 loss on Thursday night on Lime Court at FIU Arena.
The Panthers drop to 4-15 on the year and 0-6 in Conference USA, while the Blue Raiders improve to 16-3 on the season and 6-0 in league play.
Donte McGill and Michael Kessens combined for 33 of the Panthers' 52 points, however only four of their teammates found the scoring column, with Eric Nottage leading that group with six points.