Florida International Panthers @ New Mexico State Aggies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
FIU | 40 | 41 | 81 |
NMSU | 31 | 47 | 78 |
Stephenson leads Florida International past New Mexico State 81-78
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Corey Stephenson scored 25 points to lead Florida International over New Mexico State 81-78 on Saturday.
Stephenson added 12 rebounds for the Panthers (10-10, 3-6 Conference USA). Julian Mackey scored 12 points while going 4 of 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range). Zawdie Jackson shot 3 for 8 to finish with 10 points. The Panthers broke a five-game slide. Ashton Williamson also scored 10 points.
The Aggies (10-9, 3-6) were led in scoring by Elijah Elliott, who finished with 26 points and two steals. Jemel Jones added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists for New Mexico State. Julius Mims also had nine points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
Las Cruces, NM
Referee:Ryan McCarty
Referee:James Curran
Referee:Allen Sutton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference 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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