North Texas Mean Green Outlast Florida International Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center

In a closely contested Men's Basketball game at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, the North Texas Mean Green edged out the Florida International Panthers with a final score of 64-57. The Panthers' season record now stands at an even balance, while the Mean Green improved their performance.

The home team, Florida International Panthers, fought valiantly but fell short against their opponents. Despite a strong two-point shooting performance with an impressive 60 percent success rate and leading in field goal percentage at 48 percent, turnovers proved costly for the Panthers. They committed 16 turnovers which translated into 12 points for the Mean Green. The free throw line saw both teams performing equally well with each making 71 percent of their attempts.

The North Texas Mean Green capitalized on opportunities provided by turnovers and second-chance points where they scored 17 compared to just two by the Panthers. Their defensive efforts were highlighted by collecting six blocks and securing twelve steals throughout the game. Additionally, they dominated total rebounds with 37 against the Panther's 28.

A standout statistic for Florida International was their three-point shooting which did not fare as well as hoped; they made only four out of fifteen attempts resulting in a mere 27 percent completion rate. On defense, both teams matched each other with six blocks apiece but it was clear that steals were hard to come by for FIU who managed only three compared to twelve from UNT.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Florida International Panthers will face off against UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center in El Paso on January 20th. This upcoming game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Fans are encouraged to tune in and support their team as they continue through this exciting season.