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Florida International vs LIU Final: 74-59 - Recap
LIU was burned for 27 points by Arturo Dean on Saturday as Florida International picked up a 74-59 win at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Jayden Brewer had 14 points for Florida International and Okechukwu Okeke chipped in with 13 points. Javaunte Hawkins had 5 assists for them, while Arturo Dean was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
LIU got a 13-point performance from R.J. Greene, who was supported by 12 points from Terell Strickland. Terell Strickland had 1 assists in a losing cause for LIU, while Nikola Djapa grabbed 10 rebounds.
Florida International was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
LIU had a 36-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Florida International takes its act on the road to face Florida Atlantic looking for another win. For LIU, they head on the road to face Miami.