Bethune-Cookman 68, at Florida International 81

WESTCHESTER, Fla. (Interstat) — The Florida International women’s basketball team secured its first victory of the season Saturday, defeating Bethune-Cookman 81-68 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Golden Panthers improved to 1-1, while the Wildcats fell to 1-3. Florida International established control early, outscoring Bethune-Cookman 22-18 in the first quarter and 19-11 in the second to take a 41-29 lead into halftime. The Golden Panthers maintained their advantage throughout the second half, matching the Wildcats’ 20-point output in the third quarter and again in the fourth to close out the win. A dominant performance on defense and a significant… Read more...