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Panthers Maul Cougars to Open Thanksgiving Classic

MIAMI (Nov. 26, 2021) - The FIU women's basketball team secured a decisive victory at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Friday afternoon as the Panthers defeated the Chicago State Cougars by a score of 64-46.

With the win, FIU improved to 3-2 on the season and 2-1 at home.

and paced FIU with 12 points apiece, while led the Panthers with eight rebounds.

Five different Panthers scored in double digits, with Ariel Colon (11), (10), and (10) all contributing.

On the defensive side, FIU forced 19 turnovers and scored 22 points off those takeaways.