Final
for this game
Fla. International defeats Middle Tennessee 65-58
Jan 15, 2010 - 4:46 AM MURFREESBORO, Tenn.(AP) -- Marvin Roberts scored 17 points and Florida International led throughout the second half to defeat Middle Tennessee 65-58 on Thursday night.The Golden Panthers (6-14, 3-4 Sun Belt Conference) shot 60.9 percent from the field (14-for-23) in the second half and 56.5 percent for the game (26-for-46).
Florida International used a 13-2 run to build a 47-30 lead with 12:23 left in the game. Roberts, Stephon Weaver and JC Otero hit consecutive 3-pointers to cap the run.
Middle Tennessee (8-9, 3-2) cut its deficit to 61-56 on Desmond Yates' jumper with 54 seconds left, but the Blue Raiders could get no closer.
Otero finished with 11 points and Marlon Bright had 10 rebounds for Florida International.
Montarrio Haddock scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds for Middle Tennessee. Yates finished with 16 points.
- NCAA BB
FIU 65
MIDDLE TENN 58 FINAL
Jan 14 9:55 PM - NCAA BB
FIU 28
MIDDLE TENN 25 HALFTIME
Jan 14 8:46 PM
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