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Florida International Defeats UTSA 79-76 - Recap

Florida International earned a 79-76 victory over UTSA on Thursday, getting 20 points from Brian Beard Jr. at UTSA Convocation Center.

Florida International was a +9.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Trejon Jacob had 16 points for Florida International and Eric Lockett chipped in with 15 points. Brian Beard Jr. had 8 assists for them, while Eric Lockett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

UTSA got a 22-point performance from Jhivvan Jackson, who was supported by 15 points from George Willborn III. Jhivvan Jackson had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTSA, while Byron Frohnen grabbed 11 rebounds.

Florida International was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored UTSA as they grabbed 40 boards, while Florida International only had 35

Florida International looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UTEP. UTSA will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida Atlantic.