Florida International Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
67 - 76
Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67
McHenry had five assists for the Hilltoppers (17-13, 8-9 Conference USA). Khristian Lander scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line and added four steals. Tyrone Marshall went 4 of 12 from the field (2 for 9 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.
The Panthers (9-21, 3-14) were led by Vianney Salatchoum, who posted 21 points and six rebounds. Florida International also got 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists from Jayden Brewer. Dashon Gittens also had 11 points and four assists.
Western Kentucky pulled off the victory after a 10-0 second-half run erased a five-point deficit and gave them the lead at 50-45 with 14:21 remaining in the half. Lander scored 18 second-half points.
Both teams conclude the regular season on Saturday. Western Kentucky hosts Liberty and Florida International travels to play Middle Tennessee.
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Matchup Prediction
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 67 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 67 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Khristian Lander Defensive Rebound. | 67 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Ashton Williamson missed Three Point Jumper. | 67 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Khristian Lander made Free Throw. | 67 - 76 |
Statistics
 FIU |
 WKU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 23-55 | FG | 25-57 |
| 41.8 | Field Goal % | 43.9 |
| 7-24 | 3PT | 12-31 |
| 29.2 | Three Point % | 38.7 |
| 14-19 | FT | 14-19 |
| 73.7 | Free Throw % | 73.7 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 27 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 21 |
| 12 | Assists | 18 |
| 3 | Steals | 11 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 20 | Points in Paint | 22 |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 12 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 3,645 | Capacity:
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 25-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 20-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| New Mexico State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-10 | 5 | 17-14 |
| UTEP | 7-11 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 9-22 |