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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Florida International Panthers Recap - Florida International Wins 68-61
Florida International earned a 68-61 victory over Sam Houston State on Saturday, getting 18 points from Petar Krivokapic at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Florida International won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Javaunte Hawkins had 11 points for Florida International and Jaidon Lipscomb chipped in with 11 points. Javaunte Hawkins had 9 assists for them, while Jayden Brewer was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Sam Houston State got 11 points from Davon Barnes in a losing cause and another 10 points from Damon Nicholas Jr.. Davon Barnes contributed 3 assists for them, while Souleymane Doumbia had 8 rebounds.
Florida International was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Sam Houston State had a 47-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Florida International heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville State.