Florida International Panthers @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Tandy's 35 lead Jacksonville State over Florida International 70-63
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- — KyKy Tandy put up 35 points as Jacksonville State beat Florida International 70-63 on Saturday night in a Conference USA opener.
Tandy was 12-of-18 shooting, including 7 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Gamecocks (9-7, 1-0 Conference USA). Mason Nicholson scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 4 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line, and added five rebounds and three blocks. Quincy Clark shot 1 of 4 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with six points.
Javaunte Hawkins led the way for the Panthers (5-11, 0-1) with 15 points and two steals. Jayden Brewer added 13 points for Florida International. Okechukwu Okeke also had 12 points.
NEXT UP
Up next for Jacksonville State is a matchup Wednesday with Liberty on the road. Florida International hosts New Mexico State on Thursday.
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Game Information
Jacksonville, AL
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Alexander Thompson
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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