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Florida International Defeats Florida Atlantic 58-57 - Recap
Florida International got 17 points from Trejon Jacob en route to a 58-57 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday at FIU Arena.
Bettors who backed Florida International were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -1.5.
Brian Beard Jr. had 16 points for Florida International and Michael Douglas chipped in with 9 points. Brian Beard Jr. had 8 assists for them, while Elhadji Deing was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Florida Atlantic got 12 points from Gerdarius Troutman in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jailyn Ingram. Anthony Adger contributed 5 assists for them, while William Pfister had 16 rebounds.
Florida International led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Florida International won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-39.
Florida International looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UTEP. Florida Atlantic will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UAB.