Liberty Flames @ Florida International Panthers
16-11, 5-7 CUSA
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16-11, 5-7 CUSA
9-18, 4-8 CUSA
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9-18, 4-8 CUSA
Dean scores 24 as Florida International defeats Liberty 76-71
MIAMI -- — Arturo Dean scored 24 points as Florida International beat Liberty 76-71 on Thursday night.
Dean added five rebounds for the Panthers (9-18, 4-8 Conference USA). Javaunte Hawkins scored 20 points and added six rebounds and five assists. Jayden Brewer scored 10.
Kaden Metheny led the Flames (16-11, 5-7) with 21 points. Kyle Rode added 18 points and six rebounds. Colin Porter scored 10.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Keith Kimble
Referee:Doug Simons
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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