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Florida Atlantic Defeats Florida International 77-72 - Recap
Florida Atlantic earned a 77-72 victory over Florida International on Saturday, getting 24 points from Ronald Delph at FAU Arena.
Florida Atlantic was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Florida Atlantic got 18 points from Justin Massey and another 17 points from Gerdarius Troutman. Payton Hulsey contributed 8 assists, while William Pfister cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Florida International got a 20-point performance from Brian Beard Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Eric Lockett. Brian Beard Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for Florida International, while Eric Lockett grabbed 11 rebounds.
Florida Atlantic trailed at halftime, 42-40.
Florida International had a 35-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Florida Atlantic heads into a battle against Rice. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.