MIAMI (Feb. 19, 2021) – The FIU men's basketball team hosted Southern Miss for a Conference USA clash at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Friday night. The Panthers fell to the Golden Eagles 85-72 during the series opener.

Overall, FIU shot 41.0% from the floor with 12 three-pointers during the loss. The Panther bench outscored the USM reserves 27-9, but the Golden Eagles held the 40-25 rebounding advantage.

Individually, Isaiah Banks and Tevin Brewer led the way for FIU with 15 points apiece. Dimon Carrigan logged 11 points while Antonio Daye, Jr. scored 10 to put four Panther players in double-figures.

UP NEXT
FIU closes out its series with Southern Miss on Saturday, Feb. 20, with tipoff slated for 2 p.m. ET.

FAN ATTENDANCE
Due to physical distancing requirements, the total capacity at Ocean Bank Convocation Center will be reduced to 15%, with no lower-level seating available. For more information on tickets, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit here.

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