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Recap - Florida International Defeats Charlotte 89-83

Eric Lockett scored 24 points leading Florida International to a 89-83 victory over Charlotte at Dale F. Halton Arena on Thursday.

Florida International was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Florida International got 23 points from Brian Beard Jr. and another 17 points from Trejon Jacob. Brian Beard Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Jay Harvey cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Charlotte got a 37-point performance from Jon Davis, who was supported by 28 points from Andrien White. Jon Davis had 7 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Milos Supica grabbed 8 rebounds.

Florida International led at halftime, 45-41.

Florida International won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-30.

Florida International heads into a battle against Old Dominion. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.