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Florida International vs Bethune-Cookman Final: 68-65 - Recap

Florida International got 18 points from Denver Jones as they ran past Bethune-Cookman 68-65 on Wednesday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.

Florida International got 17 points from Eric Lovett and another 12 points from Tevin Brewer. Tevin Brewer contributed 11 assists, while Seth Pinkney cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

Bethune-Cookman got a 16-point performance from Collins Joseph, who was supported by 16 points from Marcus Garrett. Damani McEntire had 5 assists in a losing cause for Bethune-Cookman, while Kevin Davis grabbed 8 rebounds.

Florida International was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Florida International won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-31.

Florida International heads into a battle against Western Kentucky. Bethune-Cookman, meanwhile, will have their next action against Grambling State.