BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The FIU men's basketball team was not able to overcome a slow start to the second half that led to an 84-56 road setback at UAB on Thursday night.
The Panthers, who led by as much as 11 points in the opening 20 minutes, saw a four-point halftime deficit increase to 32 with under two minutes left in regulation.
UAB opened the second half by outscoring the Panthers 18-4 over the initial five minutes to secure momentum as it limited the Panthers to nine field goals and 1-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc in the final 20 minutes.