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University grants exceptions in alternative admissions

Stephan Useche/Staff Writer For some students applying to the University, the process can sometimes take more than a few minutes behind the computer. For FIU, the admission criteria depends on the Board of Governors’ regulations, but there is a margin of flexibility when it comes to students who prove to have a disability, talent, or […]

Golden Panthers shooting woes continue in road loss to Georgia State

The Golden Panthers brought their defense on the trip, especially in the first half, but points were hard to come by for FIU in the second half as Georgia State pulled away in the final ten minutes of the game to defeat FIU 73-47 in Atlanta.

Allen hits game-winner at the buzzer to lift FIU in home opener

Jeremy Allen nailed the game-winning shot as time expired to lead the Panthers to a thrilling 64-62 victory over the Coastal Carolina Chancticleers, who came in to the game undefeated.

Golden Panthers drop two on the road

The Golden Panthers were unable to pick up a win on the road in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tipoff as FIU dropped both games on the road trip to Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Nov. 21 and to Oral Roberts on Nov. 22.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Golden Panthers to play in consolation round of NIT Season Tipoff

After finishing their first week of the season with a 1-1 record, the Golden Panthers were selected to participate in the Oral Roberts regional of the consolation round of NIT Season Tipoff on Nov. 21 and 22.

FIU upsets George Mason, loses to Virginia Tech in NIT Season Tipoff

The Golden Panthers were able to secure one of the more impressive wins in the three year tenure of Coach Isiah Thomas as FIU was able to fend off a major comeback bid by mid-major power George Mason on Nov. 14 for a 79-76 win in overtime.

Panthers look to clean up miscues; Allen, Wright and Taylor lead the way

George Mason enters the matchup against the Panthers without some of their key contributors from last seasons’ Colonial Athletic Association regular season championship team. George Mason finished last season with a 27-7 record.

FIU men’s basketball picked to finish fifth in SBC

After finishing last in their division last season, Isiah Thomas and his Golden Panther men’s basketball team were picked to finish dead last in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

Basketball practice begins with season looming

    Malcolm Shields/ Staff Writer With a month to go until their season opener against George Mason at the NIT Season Tip Off, the Golden Panthers took to the courts on Oct. 15 for their first official practice. For most of the players, the beginning of practice was welcomed. “I’m excited. Basically the new season […]

With key players gone, team looks to newcomers for help

After ending the 2010-2011 season with a 73-38 loss to Middle Tennessee in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament, the Golden Panthers were ready to get back to work over the summer for the upcoming season.
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