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Florida International Defeats Louisiana Tech 71-68 - Recap
Florida International got 19 points from Brian Beard Jr. as they ran past Louisiana Tech 71-68 on Saturday at FIU Arena.
Florida International was a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Florida International got 15 points from Eric Lockett and another 13 points from Trejon Jacob. Brian Beard Jr. contributed 10 assists, while Trejon Jacob cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Louisiana Tech got 13 points from Jacobi Boykins in a losing cause and another 12 points from Amorie Archibald. Amorie Archibald contributed 7 assists for them, while Jy'lan Washington had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Florida International were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Louisiana Tech had a 41-27 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 Marshall looking for another win. For Louisiana Tech, they head home to face Charlotte.