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Florida International Downs Liberty 76-71 - Match Report
Florida International got 24 points from Arturo Dean en route to a 76-71 victory over Liberty on Thursday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Florida International won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.5-point spread as underdogs.
Javaunte Hawkins had 20 points for Florida International and Jayden Brewer chipped in with 10 points. Javaunte Hawkins had 5 assists for them, while Javaunte Hawkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Liberty got 21 points from Kaden Metheny in a losing cause and another 18 points from Kyle Rode. Kyle Rode contributed 3 assists for them, while Kyle Rode had 6 rebounds.
Florida International was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida International had a 35-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Florida International heads into a battle against Jacksonville State. Liberty, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Mexico State.