MIAMI (Feb. 1, 2020) – The FIU men's basketball team welcomed WKU to the Ocean Bank Convocation Center for a Conference USA clash on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers took down the Hilltoppers 81-76 during the league contest.
With the win, FIU moved to 15-8 for the year and 6-4 against conference opponents. WKU went to 14-8 overall and 7-3 against C-USA teams.
In the opening half, the Panthers came out on the attack, shooting 62.5% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc to lead the Hilltoppers 45-36 at halftime. Osasumwen Osaghae led FIU with 15 points and four rebounds to start the game.