MIAMI (November 9, 2016) – The FIU men's basketball team will officially tipoff the 2017-18 season on Friday night, Nov. 10, when it butts heads with Florida Memorial University at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. The game is the first for the Panthers over three days. FIU will return to their home floor on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. to face Stetson.
Eric Lockett (Warner Robbins, Georgia) is one of six returnees on the Panthers's roster. Lockett, who played in 31 games, with 13 starts, is the team's top returning scorer and rebounder, averaging 5.