US EditionCorey Stephenson’s 21 Points Lead Florida International over New Mexico State 89
Corey Stephenson scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Florida International held the lead from late first half to secure an 89-74 win over New Mexico State.
- On Jan. 2, 2026, Florida International Panthers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 89-74 in Miami as part of Conference USA play.
- Taking control late in the first half, Florida International took the lead with 9:50 left in the first half and used a 16-0 burst that grew into a 20-5 run.
- Corey Stephenson led FIU offensively with 21 points and seven rebounds, including 13 first-half points that helped put FIU up 44-39 at the break, while four other Panthers scored in double digits.
- By outscoring the Aggies 45-35 in the second half, FIU moved to 8-5, 1-1 while NM State fell to 8-4, 1-1 in Conference USA.
- Turnovers and fouls cost the Aggies, with 15 turnovers creating 21 points for FIU, 22 fouls leading to 19 free throws, and Jemel Jones playing just four second-half minutes after an ankle tweak.
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FIU hands NMSU men's its first CUSA loss, 89-74
MIAMI, Fla. – NM State (7-4, 1-1 CUSA) saw its two-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday afternoon, as FIU (8-5, 1-1 CUSA) pulled away in the second half for an 89-74 victory at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. FIU won the opening tip and struck first with a layup from Zawdie Jackson, a [...]
NMSU falls to FIU on the road, 89-74
MIAMI, Florida - NM State (7-4, 1-1 CUSA) saw its two-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday afternoon, as FIU (8-5, 1-1 CUSA) pulled away in the second half for an 89-74 victory at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. FIU won the opening tip and struck first with a layup from Zawdie Jackson, a familiar face to Aggie fans after serving as NM State’s starting point guard last season. The Panthers built early momentum, but the Aggies respon…
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