FIU looks to end streak vs Southern Miss
February 20, 2021 GMT
Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Miami; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss looks to extend Florida International’s conference losing streak to 13 games. Florida International’s last CUSA win came against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 68-55 on Jan. 8. Southern Miss beat Florida International by 13 on the road in its last outing.
SUPER SENIORS: Florida International has relied heavily on its seniors this year. Tevin Brewer, Dimon Carrigan, Radshad Davis and Eric Lovett have combined to account for 42 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 63 percent of all Panthers points over the last five games.ACCURATE ANTONIO: Antonio Daye, Jr. has connected on 28.9 percent of the 83 3-pointers he’s attempted and has gone 5 for 21 over the last five games. He’s also converted 69.3 percent of his foul shots this season.
Southern Miss (7-14, 3-11) vs. Florida International (9-14, 2-12) Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Miami; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss looks to extend Florida.
UTEP vs. FIU: Three Questions Before Tipoff
Both contests have a 7 p.m. tip-off at the Haskins Center.
Who: UTEP (8-10, 4-8 C-USA) vs. Florida International (9-12, 2-10 C-USA)
When: Friday, 7:00 p.m. MT
Where: Don Haskins Center, El Paso
Watch: ESPN+
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What about the elephant in the room?
As ABC-7 s Erik Elken reported on Thursday, UTEP head coach Rodney Terry received a one-year contract extension that will pin him as the Miners head coach until the 2023-24 season. This was uncovered after our news partners were seeking clarification on the salary reductions this year by UTEP s two highest paid coaches Terry and football coach Dana Dimel. Both Terry ($200,000) and Dimel ($71,000) will take a combined $271,000 salary reduction this year as a result of budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Turns out the extension moved forward in October, yet Director of Athletics Jim Senter never released anything to the public.
Florida International (9-12, 2-10) vs. UTEP (8-10, 4-8) Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTEP looks for its fourth straight win over Florida.
FIU looks to end streak vs Charlotte
January 28, 2021 GMT
Dale F. Halton Arena, Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to extend Florida International’s conference losing streak to six games. Florida International’s last CUSA win came against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 68-55 on Jan. 8. Charlotte is coming off a 74-71 win at Florida Atlantic in its most recent game.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both of these teams. Jordan Shepherd, Jhery Matos and Milos Supica have combined to score 42 percent of Charlotte’s points this season. For Florida International, Radshad Davis, Tevin Brewer, Dimon Carrigan and Eric Lovett have combined to account for 43 percent of all Florida International scoring.ACCURATE ANTONIO: Antonio Daye, Jr. has connected on 32.1 percent of the 56 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 6 of 27 over his last five games. He’s also made 71.3 percent of his free throws this season.