ncaab Game Recap
North Florida Ospreys vs Florida International Golden Panthers Wrap - Florida International Wins 102-89
North Florida was burned for 29 points by Brian Beard Jr. on Thursday as Florida International picked up a 102-89 win at FIU Arena.
Osasumwen Osaghae had 18 points for Florida International and Willy Nunez Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Brian Beard Jr. had 6 assists for them, while Brian Beard Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Florida got 28 points from J.T. Escobar in a losing cause and another 16 points from Noah Horchler. Ivan Gandia-Rosa contributed 9 assists for them, while Noah Horchler had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Florida International were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
North Florida won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-36.
Next game, Florida International takes its act home to face South Florida looking for another win. For North Florida, they head home to face Charleston Southern.