Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Overcome Florida International Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Florida International Panthers faced a tough challenge against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, ending with a score of 46-85. The Panthers now stand at 0-1, while the Blue Raiders advance to 1-0.

At the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, home fans witnessed the Florida International Panthers struggle to keep pace with their opponents. The game started with the Panthers trailing behind in the first quarter, scoring only 8 points compared to the Blue Raiders' 16. This set a challenging tone for the rest of the match.

Throughout each quarter, FIU found it difficult to close down their deficit. In the second quarter, they managed to put up an additional 12 points but still fell short as MTU scored 19 points. By halftime, it was clear that FIU needed a significant turnaround to get back into contention.

Despite their efforts in improving offense after halftime, FIU added just 11 points in third and finished stronger with their highest quarterly score of 15 in fourth; however, this was not enough against MTU's consistent performance who tallied up an impressive total of 50 points across both halves (23 and then peaking at 27).

Key players from FIU showed resilience despite facing a formidable opponent. Their determination was evident as they fought for every possession and tried to create scoring opportunities against MTU's robust defense.

Looking ahead for FIU fans eager to support their team: The next game is scheduled on February 23rd at Don Haskins Center located in El Paso where Florida International Panthers will face off against UTEP Miners. Fans can catch all live action from this upcoming event without any broadcast networks involved.