Dashon Gittens and Asim Jones scored 15 points each in Florida International’s 75-69 victory against IU Indianapolis on Saturday night, lifting the Panthers to a much-needed win.
The Panthers improved to 5-7 with the win and the Jaguars fell to 4-9, in a game that saw both teams battle it out until the very end.
Florida International came into the game looking to bounce back from a string of tough losses, and they did just that, with Gittens and Jones leading the charge.
Gittens was on fire from the start, hitting big shots and making plays on both ends of the court, while Jones provided a spark off the bench, hitting crucial three-pointers to help the Panthers build a lead.
IU Indianapolis, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, with their leading scorer held to just 10 points on 3-12 shooting.
Despite the Jaguars’ struggles, they refused to give up, fighting back in the second half to cut the deficit to just two points with under 10 minutes to play.
But the Panthers were determined to hold on, with Gittens and Jones making big plays down the stretch to seal the win.
The victory was a much-needed boost for Florida International, who had been struggling to find consistency all season.
For IU Indianapolis, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, as they had been looking to build momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Despite the loss, the Jaguars can take heart from their performance, which showed glimpses of the talent and determination that has made them a formidable opponent all season.
As for Florida International, they will look to build on the momentum from this win, with a tough schedule ahead and a chance to make a push for the playoffs.