Brian Olmo | Sports Director As students pour back into campus for spring, FIU basketball is currently in the midst of what could be one of its most promising seasons in program history. The Panthers had themselves a remarkably successful winter break, going 4-2 in their last six games. But the start of this six-game […]
Dalton Tevlin/Sports Director All spring sports activities for Conference USA have been canceled to try and contain the Covid-19 virus. This decision is part of a long line of sporting event postponements and cancelations across the country. As of now, the NBA, MLS, MLB, and Nascar have postponed events for the foreseeable future. Men’s basketball […]
Alex Rivera/Staff Writer In the first week of conference bonus play, the FIU Panthers played at home against North Texas and Charlotte. With the win and loss, the Panthers sit fourth in the C-USA standings. After over a week without playing a game, the Panthers hosted the North Texas Mean Green as their first game […]
Dalton Tevlin/Sports Director Sitting in a small compact room with fellow passengers who just arrived at JFK airport from China, fear of Coronavirus was on the mind of former FIU basketball player, Tymell Murphy. Murphy, who went on to play professional basketball in Shanghai, was forced to come back to the U.S. after the recent […]
Alex Rivera/Staff Writer The Panthers had just come from their sweep against FAU, and with momentum on their side, they looked to continue their winning ways in Ruston and Hattiesburg. But after Saturday’s game, the outlook for FIU had decreased entering conference bonus play. Thursday, the Panthers went to Ruston to take on the Louisiana […]
Alex Rivera/Staff Writer The Panthers entered their 13th conference game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs tied in the conference standings at 8-4 each. The game could make all the difference entering conference bonus play, and raising the stakes on both sides. Ultimately, the effort would not be enough for the Panthers to get the win. […]
Alex Rivera/Staff Writer The Panthers completed the sweep of rival FAU as they played their last scheduled regular season game, complete with senior night recognizing Osasumwen Osaghae, Devon Andrews and Trejon Jacob. FIU started the home and away series at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center last Wednesday against a 6-4 FAU, who at the time […]
Richard Gibson/Staff Writer Heading into this game with a 5-16 record, it’s been a difficult road for the Panthers. They’ve gone 1-4 in the past 5 games, including a 20 point loss to Western Kentucky. Coming into this game are the 9-12 Florida Atlantic Owls, who haven’t fared much better. In a defensive oriented game […]
Jose Garcia/Staff Writer The Panthers were able to come out with a win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, helping them climb the conference ranks. After this win the Panthers find themselves in fourth place of the C-USA rankings and as contenders for a March Madness spot. The game was headlined by a dominant 22-point performance […]
Marshall ends FIU’s men’s basketball win streak at home in a competitive game ending with a score of 84 to 74. In the first few minutes, Marshall already had the upper hand on the Panthers by attacking inside the paint. Where FIU failed in rim protection, they succeeded in rebound possessions. FIU gained 44 total […]
Alex Rivera/ Staff Writer This past week, the Panthers got one thing they needed, followed by another that they did not: A win against Old Dominion and a loss against Charlotte. While they were able to get their first conference road game, it was not all they hoped for. Coming off two home wins, the […]
Jose Garcia/Contributing Writer Saturday’s match up between the FIU Panthers and the Charlotte 49ers ended in a 49-75 loss for the Panthers who are now 14-7 in the season. This has them fifth in Conference USA and with only six games to go the Panther’s March Madness aspirations have taken a serious blow. FIU was […]
