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LA Tech Bulldogs vs FIU Panthers Recap - Panthers Win 17-10
The Panthers grabbed a Week 5 victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday, winning 17-10 at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Panthers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 49.5.
Lexington Joseph rushed for 73 yards, while Kejon Owens added 40 yards in the win. Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson added 97 and 74 receiving yards respectively.
Donerio Davenport rushed for 25 yards for LA Tech, while Marquis Crosby added 17 yards. Evan Bullock threw for 218 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Marlion Jackson and Tru Edwards had 81 and 39 yards respectively.
LA Tech was outgained by FIU 304-297 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-16 by the Panthers.
FIU led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:48-29:12 split in that important category.
Next game, FIU takes its act on the road to face Liberty looking for another win. For LA Tech, they head home to face Middle Tennessee.