Ocean Bank Convocation Center to Host Florida International Panthers and Liberty Lady Flames Showdown
As the Florida International Panthers prepare to host the Liberty Lady Flames at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage may play significant roles. The Panthers have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, with two wins and one loss on their record.
In their most recent game against the Chicago State Cougars, the Panthers demonstrated offensive prowess by putting up 73 points compared to the Cougars' 55. Their ability to convert from inside was notable, as they maintained a field goal percentage of around 36 percent while also capitalizing on second-chance points with 18 in total. Defensively, they managed to gather an impressive total of 49 rebounds and kept turnovers relatively low.
However, looking back at another recent matchup against Texas State Bobcats reveals some concerns. Despite shooting over 51 percent from the field and dominating in points in paint with a staggering 46 points contribution there, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 26 times which led to them being outscored by six points overall.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and consistency for FIU. With home-court advantage where they've recently shown strong performances including an emphatic win over Alabama A&M Bulldogs scoring 87 points with high efficiency from both two-point range (63 percent) and free-throw line (88 percent), expectations are high for another dominant display.
The venue itself could be influential; historically known for its energetic atmosphere that often propels home teams to victory. The Panthers will look forward to harnessing this energy against Liberty Lady Flames come game day.
Fans eager to support FIU can mark their calendars for January 19th when these two teams face off in Miami at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Details about broadcast networks are yet forthcoming but stay tuned as this is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two competitive sides.