Middle Tennessee 58, at Florida International 60

WESTCHESTER, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and squandered opportunities, the Florida International women’s basketball team edged Middle Tennessee 60-58 in a tense Conference USA matchup Saturday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Golden Panthers, overcoming a poor shooting performance by forcing a cascade of turnovers, survived a frantic final sequence to secure the victory and improve to 14-8 overall. The Blue Raiders fell to 12-11 despite holding a lead for much of the first half and rallying late. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the game’s final minute. Trailing 58-56 after Middle… Read more...