ncaab Game Recap
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Florida International Panthers Wrap - Middle Tennessee Wins 71-65
Middle Tennessee got 15 points from Josh Jefferson en route to a 71-65 victory over Florida International on Thursday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Middle Tennessee won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.
Eli Lawrence had 14 points for Middle Tennessee and DeAndre Dishman chipped in with 9 points. Donovan Sims had 6 assists for them, while DeAndre Dishman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Florida International got a 17-point performance from Tevin Brewer, who was supported by 11 points from Denver Jones. Tevin Brewer had 9 assists in a losing cause for Florida International, while Clevon Brown grabbed 7 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee led at halftime, 37-34.
Middle Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-27.
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida Atlantic. Florida International will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Rice.