Panthers Claw at Flames in Fierce Encounter at Liberty Arena
The Florida International Panthers faced a challenging contest against the Liberty Flames, ending with a score of 56-71. The Panthers now stand with their season record affected by another loss, while the Flames improved theirs. The game unfolded at Liberty Arena, where the home team took advantage of their court.
The Florida International Panthers started off slow with only 8 points in the first quarter and trailed behind as they managed to add just 11 more before halftime. However, they came back strong in the third quarter scoring an impressive 21 points but couldn't maintain that momentum into the fourth quarter where they scored 16 points. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to close down on the Flames' lead.
The Panthers showed determination on defense with a total of nine steals and one block throughout the game. They also worked hard under the basket securing 38 rebounds; however, this was overshadowed by their opponents' dominant rebounding performance totaling at 55. Offensively, Florida International struggled from field goal range with an overall shooting percentage of just twenty-eight percent compared to thirty-eight percent from their counterparts.
A standout statistic for the Panthers was their free throw accuracy which reached eighty-one percent from twenty-one attempts indicating strong focus and execution during these plays. Additionally, they were able to convert fifteen turnovers by Liberty into fifteen points for themselves which showcased good pressure defense leading to opportunities on offense.
On offense for Florida International, two-point shots were attempted fifty times but only thirty percent found success which significantly impacted their ability to keep up with Liberty's scoring pace. From beyond the arc, three-point attempts were made fifteen times but only yielded a twenty percent success rate further highlighting offensive struggles during this matchup.
Looking ahead for fans of Florida International Panthers is an away game against Jacksonville State Gamecocks scheduled for February 24th at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville AL starting at 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). This upcoming event can be followed live as it unfolds for those who wish to support or simply enjoy watching competitive college basketball action unfold.