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Louisiana Tech Falls 75-69 to Florida International - Recap

Florida International got 24 points from Trejon Jacob en route to a 75-69 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at FIU Arena.

Florida International was a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Florida International got 16 points from Brian Beard Jr. and another 14 points from Willy Nunez Jr.. Brian Beard Jr. contributed 9 assists, while Devon Andrews cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech got a 16-point performance from Anthony Duruji, who was supported by 15 points from DaQuan Bracey. DaQuan Bracey had 8 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana Tech, while Anthony Duruji grabbed 14 rebounds.

Florida International trailed at halftime, 40-36.

Louisiana Tech had a 44-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Florida International takes its act on the road to face UTSA looking for another win. For Louisiana Tech, they head on the road to face Southern Mississippi.