WASHINGTON D.C. (Nov. 23, 2019) - The FIU men's basketball team closed out the Battle for the Capital Tournament with a 66-63 loss to UNC Wilmington at the New Entertainment & Sports Arena on Saturday afternoon.

The victory elevated UNCW to 4-3 for the year while FIU dropped to 3-3.

In the first half, the Panthers went 13-33 from the field and 5-14 from behind the arc. The team headed to the locker room with the score tied 33-33, and Isaiah Banks led the squad with 10 points while Osasumwen Osaghae posted a team-best seven rebounds.

The Panthers shot just 31% from the field in the second half and went 9-14 from the foul line. The team closed out the contest outscoring the opposition 18-13 off fast-break opportunities, but the Seahawks held the 36-26 advantage in the paint and defeated FIU 66-63.

Banks finished the contest with 15 points to lead all FIU players. Osaghae closed out the loss with 11 rebounds, eight points and three blocks.

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Following the tournament, the Panthers return to the Ocean Bank Convocation Center for a three-game homestand, beginning with a contest against Keiser on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Tip-off slated for 7 p.m. ET.

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