The men’s basketball team were unable to connect at the free throw line, resulting in a 93-88 overtime loss to Florida A&M. The loss is the Panther’s third-straight, after their matches versus Louisville and Georgetown. Redshirt junior Dennis Mavin led the team with 24 points, on 16-of-21 from the free throw line. Redshirt senior Rakeem […]
Many college athletes look up to professional athletes in order to improve their game, but rarely does the college player have not one, but two, family connections to the big leagues. FIU freshman Jason Boswell is the exception. The Bronx native is closely related to Cleveland Cavalier star Kyrie Irving. The two are first cousins, […]
As everyone counted down to the holidays and planned what gift to get their loved ones, the FIU men’s basketball team spent their break on the hardwood taking on some of their most top-notch opponents of the season. In what was the largest attended home game of the season, the Panthers played host to last […]
It isn’t a shock that some of the nation’s top athletes choose to attend schools other than FIU, but when one of the top scorers in women’s basketball stays true to her commitment, you would think there would be more buzz on campus. But there isn’t. FIU is home to the nation’s second ranked scorer […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer Over the Winter break, while some students were resting and others going on vacation and leaving town, the FIU women’s basketball team did the opposite. Over the duration of the break, up until Jan. 2, the Panthers went 3-2 and went 1-1 in the two tournaments that they participated in. FIU […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer FIU saw one player reach a career high in points and another break an FIU single-game scoring record, but it still was not enough to defeat Wake Forest on Sunday Dec. 29 in the Fun and Sun Classic at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. Despite a career high of 16 points […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer Against Farleigh Dickinson, senior guard Jerica Coley registered 21 points, which is the lowest point total for the senior in a victory this season. Turns out, Coley’s services were not needed as much on this night. Coley had plenty of help in the 79-57 victory over the Knights in the FIU […]
The FIU men’s basketball team failed to finish 2013 on a happy note, losing to the Georgetown Hoyas 92-57 on Saturday. The Hoyas scored early and often, as they started off the matchup on a 24-0 run, and kept the Panthers at bay. The Panthers, down 31-4, were able to put a stop to the run […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer The crowd was bigger than usual at the U.S. Century Bank Arena and was different than a typical crowd that included packed student section in their FIU gear, and holding up signs. Things like this should be expected when the 6th ranked team and defending national champion come to town. With that also […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer FIU’s three-game winning streak was snapped after falling to the University of Florida 90-74 in the Gator Holiday Classic that took place in Gainesville on Dec. 20. Playing Florida for the first time since last season’s game in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament, the Panthers trailed throughout the contest and allowed Florida to […]
The Louisville Cardinals came to the beaches of FIU and proved why they are ranked sixth in the nation, with an 85-56 win over the Panthers. Shooting woes plagued the Panthers as they were unable to stop the Cardinals, led by Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino. Aside from three players, the Panthers were unable to make […]
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer After a slow start to the season, the Panthers now find themselves on a season high three game winning streak. In the Gator Holiday Classic, FIU cruised to an 84-58 victory over La Salle Explorers on Friday Dec. 20 to improve to 4-5 on the season. The 84 points is the highest output […]
