Panthers Seek Win Against Struggling Marshall By David Drucker/Contributing Writer The men’s basketball team will make their first home appearance since Dec. 2 when they host the Marshall University Thundering Herd on Thursday. Dennis Mavin and the Panthers (8-8) will look to improve to above .500 again as Marshall (4-12) seeks its fifth win of […]
Jorge Corrales/Sports Director The Panthers opened up Conference USA play with an impressive 62-60 win at Florida Atlantic University. The Owls were 5-0 at home before falling to the Panthers in their conference opener. The Panthers were once again led by senior forward Adrian Diaz, who notched 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting. He also added […]
By: Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director Before heading back on the road for the next 44 days, the Panthers first hosted the Kennesaw State Owls, ending in a 59-38 win. The victory was also a coming out party for junior Daviyon Draper, who ended Tuesday evening with a career-high 16 points and six rebounds while coming […]
By: Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director The Panthers and the Florida Memorial Lions were in the giving mood Friday evening, combing for a total of 35 turnovers in the Panthers’ 74-48 win. The Panthers, (3-0, 0-0) came into the matchup having previously beaten Stetson on the road, Tuesday evening. “I thought Florida Memorial did a good […]
By: Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director It’s been a long time coming for the FIU men’s basketball team as they get set to not only begin a new season on the hardwood tonight, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. against Florida College, but one that they hope will end with them playing in the postseason. On June […]
Anthony Calatayud/Contributing Writer As the NBA season tips off, Miami catches the basketball fever that has been so prevalent in the city for the past four years, and looks forward to seeing how the changes of the offseason will affect South Florida teams. The obvious– LeBron James does not play for the Miami Heat any […]
By: Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director Many athletes keep a goal or person in mind as motivation to help them become the best player they can be in their respective sport. For men’s basketball senior guard Dennis Mavin, it was the loss of a close friend and mentor that helped shape him to become the man […]
Columnist Patrick Chalvire Now many people probably wrote off the men’s basketball team since they weren’t going to be playing in the postseason, but despite a turbulent season, the Panthers did have some high moments and leave some hope for the future. Granted, the team did finish a game under .500 with a 15-16 overall […]
By Patrick Chalvire/Staff Writer Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, the Panthers rallied to finish the season with a 74-70 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Panthers (15-16, 7-9 Conference USA) were led by redshirt junior Dennis Mavin, who ended the night with 23 points and four rebounds. Mavin went 6 of […]
By Patrick Chalvire/Staff Writer A diamond goes through heavy pressure before it reaches its final destination, whether it be a jewelry store or found on a wedding ring. For one Panther, the pressures of life have continued to strengthen him and refine him for his future. Redshirt junior Dennis Mavin has fought his share of […]
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 […]
