MIAMI (Dec. 1, 2019) –The FIU women's basketball team closed out the FIU Thanksgiving Classic on Sunday afternoon, as the Panthers fell 67-45 to Northern Kentucky.  
 
The Panthers are now 1-5 on the season, while Northern Kentucky improves to 4-4 on the year.
 
FIU was led by Fujika Nimmo who posted 15 points, two steals and a rebound for the Panthers. NKU's Molly Glick led the Norse with 24 points on the afternoon.
 
NKU came out strong, as the Norse outscored FIU 17-8 during the first quarter. FIU and NKU saw a tight second quarter, with the Norse outscoring the Panthers by one field goal to take a 37-26 advantage into the half. NKU posted 15-point third quarter to extend its lead into the final period of play. Despite a close final quarter, the Panther effort was not enough as the Norse earned a 67-45 victory.

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The Panthers will hit the road for the second time this season and head to Durham, North Carolina to face North Carolina Central on Friday, Dec. 6. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. ET. For fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2019-20 season, click here. 
 
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