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Middle Tennessee vs Florida International Final: 71-66 - Recap

Middle Tennessee got a 25-point performance from Giddy Potts as they ran past Florida International 71-66 on Thursday at FIU Arena.

Middle Tennessee won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.

Nick King had 17 points for Middle Tennessee and David Simmons chipped in with 14 points. Edward Simpson Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Nick King was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Florida International got 16 points from Trejon Jacob in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brian Beard Jr.. Brian Beard Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Eric Lockett had 10 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Florida International as they grabbed 36 boards, while Middle Tennessee only had 35

Middle Tennessee heads into a battle against Florida Atlantic. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against UAB.