TAKEAWAYS – Panthers Drop Close One To Howard

MIAMI, FL – It was a close game between the FIU Panthers and Howard Bison, but it all came down to the final seconds of the game. Despite the strong efforts from the Panthers, Howard came out on top winning by a final score of 75-70.

Jayden Brewer Continues To Shine

One of the biggest positives through the first four games of the season has been junior Jayden Brewer. After a strong offseason, the Panthers guard is leading the team in points, rebounds, and assists.

On Monday, Brewer led the team with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Welcome, Asim Jones

The crown jewel of transfers that FIU brought in was Idaho transfer, Asim Jones. After struggling through his first three games of the season, the junior guard showed why FIU brought him in, finishing the night with 12 points.

Freshman Sensation At It Again

Ashton Williamson may as well have his section on these articles every game. Although he didn’t light it up with many points, he facilitated the ball well and was a big factor in the rebound battle. He ended the night with nine points, six rebounds and eight assists.

Rebounding An Issue All Night

In the first half alone, FIU was losing the rebound battle 24-12. In the second half, a big reason for keeping the game as close as they did was because they won the rebound battle, 20-18. Overall on the night, they lost it 42-32

Struggles From Beyond The Arc Continue

There’s no question that this FIU team has struggled to shoot the ball this season, but on Monday, they had their worst performance from beyond the arc, going 5-29 (17.2%).

What’s Next?

With the loss, FIU drops to 1-3 on the season and will head to Fort Myers to begin an in-season tournament. Their first opponent will be the Northeastern Huskies on Friday, November 22nd at 1pm.