Panthers Claw Back to Victory Over Bearkats at Ocean Bank Convocation Center
The Florida International Panthers secured a hard-fought victory against the Sam Houston Bearkats, with the final scoreboard reading 68-61. The Panthers improved their season record, while the Bearkats faced another setback. The game saw a dynamic shift in momentum as both teams battled through two halves of intense competition.
The first half was a challenging period for the Panthers as they trailed behind with 26 points to the Bearkats' commanding lead of 36 points. However, the second half witnessed an impressive turnaround by Florida International, who racked up an additional 42 points compared to only 25 by Sam Houston. This remarkable recovery was pivotal in securing their win.
Florida International's performance showcased their defensive capabilities with a total of eight blocks and nine steals throughout the game. Their offensive efforts were equally commendable; they made 22 field goals out of 63 attempts and converted 13 free throws from 20 attempts, achieving a free throw percentage of sixty-five percent. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink eleven three-pointers at a thirty-four percent success rate.
The team's collective effort was evident in their seventeen assists and only six turnovers, demonstrating efficient ball handling and teamwork. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-one points off them. The Panthers' rebounding effort resulted in thirty-three rebounds - ten offensive and sixteen defensive - contributing significantly to their possession advantage.
On individual performances, no player from either team was ejected from the game; however, personal fouls were nearly even with Florida International committing sixteen fouls over Sam Houston's seventeen.
Looking ahead for Florida International Panthers fans: The next challenge will be against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Ocean Bank Convocation Center located at Miami FL zip code:33199 on February 10th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Fans can catch this matchup live on ESPN+ via internet broadcast networks.