The Florida International Panthers secured a 77-64 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, with Zawdie Jackson leading the charge with 20 points. This victory marked a strong performance by the Panthers, who outscored the Bulldogs 44-33 in the second half. Florida International's record now stands at 12-13, while Louisiana Tech falls to 14-11. The Panthers' 13-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted margin of 8.3 points, showcasing their dominance in the game.
Zawdie Jackson's 20 Points Marked His Third 20-Point Performance of the Season
The game began with a closely contested first half, as the Florida International Panthers took a narrow 33-31 lead into halftime. However, the Panthers pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 44-33. Zawdie Jackson's 20 points led the way for Florida International, while AJ Bates scored 14 points for Louisiana Tech. The Panthers' strong second-half performance was fueled by their 51.7% field goal percentage, compared to the Bulldogs' 40.6% shooting. With this win, Florida International improves its record to 12-13, while Louisiana Tech drops to 14-11. The Panthers' 77 points marked their highest scoring output in the last 5 games, with an average of 68.2 points per game during that span.
Zawdie Jackson was the standout performer for the Florida International Panthers, scoring 20 points on 7-12 shooting. Corey Stephenson added 16 points, while Eric Dibami contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds. For the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, AJ Bates led the way with 14 points, followed by DJ Dudley's 13 points and Kaden Cooper's 10 points. The Panthers' top performers combined for 48 points, accounting for 62.3% of their total scoring output. Jackson's 20 points marked his third 20-point performance of the season, with the Panthers holding a 2-1 record in those games.
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The Florida International Panthers outrebounded the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35-28, with Eric Dibami grabbing 8 rebounds to lead the team. The Panthers also shot 51.7% from the field, compared to the Bulldogs' 40.6% shooting. Florida International committed 12 turnovers, while Louisiana Tech had 15. The Panthers' 44 points in the second half marked their highest scoring half of the season, with an average of 34.5 points per half. The Bulldogs' 33 points in the second half were their lowest scoring half in the last 3 games, with an average of 38.3 points per half during that span.
The CHD Scout predicted a Florida International victory by 8.3 points, with a final score of 77-69. The actual margin of victory was 13 points, with the Panthers winning 77-64. This marked a correct prediction by the CHD Scout, which accurately forecasted the outcome of the game. The predicted score was close, with the Panthers' actual scoring output matching the predicted total. The Bulldogs' scoring output, however, was 5 points lower than predicted. The CHD Scout's correct prediction was its 10th correct forecast in the last 15 games, with an accuracy rate of 66.7%.
This win marked a Quadrant 4 victory for the Florida International Panthers, as they faced a Louisiana Tech team with a NET ranking of 245. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, suffered a Quadrant 3 loss, which could impact their tournament resume. The Panthers' current NET ranking of 204 could see a slight improvement following this win. With this victory, Florida International improves its record against Quadrant 4 opponents to 5-7, while Louisiana Tech drops to 6-5 against Quadrant 3 opponents. The Panthers' win also marked their second consecutive victory, with an average margin of victory of 10.5 points during that span.
The Florida International Panthers will face their next opponent on February 18th, while the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will play their next game on February 17th. The Panthers want to build on their momentum from this win, while the Bulldogs will aim to bounce back from this loss. The Panthers' next game will be against a team with a NET ranking of 180, marking a Quadrant 3 opportunity. The Bulldogs' next game will be against a team with a NET ranking of 220, marking a Quadrant 4 opponent.