Florida International Panthers Set to Clash with New Mexico State Aggies

As the Florida International Panthers prepare to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Panthers have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games, which could make for an unpredictable encounter at the Pan American Center.

In their last game against Jacksonville State Gamecocks, the Panthers fell just short with a score of 75-77. Despite this loss, they showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 51 percent and were particularly effective inside, hitting 66 percent of two-point attempts. Their fast break points stood out at 15 but turnovers were a concern as they matched their opponent's total at 14.

The previous game saw a more favorable outcome for FIU as they edged out Liberty Flames with a scoreline of 76-71. Dominance in the paint was evident with FIU scoring 44 points and securing nine blocks. They also displayed better ball security than in their last outing by limiting themselves to only seven turnovers while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of over two.

However, it's worth noting that during their visit to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' court earlier in February, FIU struggled from the field with just a 37 percent shooting rate and lost by seven points (68-75). Their three-point shooting was average at best (35 percent), but they did manage to create second-chance opportunities by grabbing eleven offensive rebounds.

The upcoming game will be challenging as FIU plays away from home where crowd support can significantly influence momentum swings. The Panthers will need to focus on maintaining strong defense without fouling excessively and improving outside shooting consistency if they wish to secure victory on foreign hardwood.

Fans can catch all the action on March 9th at 4:00 PM Eastern Time when Florida International takes on New Mexico State live from Las Cruces on ESPN+.