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Florida International Defeats Middle Tennessee 82-74 - Recap
Denver Jones scored 21 points leading Florida International to a 82-74 victory over Middle Tennessee at Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Saturday.
Florida International was a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Florida International got 12 points from Javaunte Hawkins and another 12 points from Dashon Gittens. Arturo Dean contributed 7 assists, while Denver Jones cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got a 16-point performance from Eli Lawrence, who was supported by 13 points from Camryn Weston. Camryn Weston had 3 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while Camryn Weston grabbed 5 rebounds.
Florida International was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida International won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Florida International heads into a battle against Charlotte. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTEP.