MIAMI (Oct. 13, 2018) – FIU scored the final 11 points on Saturday night, as the Panthers downed Middle Tennessee 24-21 to earn a thrilling Homecoming win at Riccardo Silva Stadium.
For game notes on tonight's victory, click here.
With the win FIU improves to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in C-USA action. MT fell to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in league play after the loss. FIU is now in sole possession of first place in the C-USA East Division.
MT threatened to tie or take the lead late in the game, but junior Olin Cushion sealed the Panther win with an interception at the back of the endzone.