- Matchup: FIU Panthers vs MTSU Blue Raiders
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The action unfolds at Murphy Center, where the MTSU Blue Raiders (11-10) are set to face off against the FIU Panthers (10-11) this Wednesday.
The FIU Panthers recently competed against Jacksonville State but fell short, losing 78-74. The Panthers accumulated 23 personal fouls, while their opponents recorded 21. From beyond the arc, FIU made only 4 of 18 attempts. Jacksonville State converted 22 out of 32 free throw attempts, achieving a percentage of 68.8%. The game saw Jacksonville State grab 32 rebounds (6 offensive and 26 defensive) without any blocks. They also dished out 14 assists and achieved 11 steals. Defensively, FIU permitted Jacksonville State to shoot 48.1% from the field (26 of 54). The Panthers managed 6 assists, forced 15 turnovers and secured 9 steals. In terms of rebounding, FIU pulled down 34 boards with 7 on the offensive end. From the line, the Panthers shot 72.7% by making 16 out of 22 attempts, while concluding the game with a 44.1% field goal percentage (26 of 59) and hitting 6 of 21 from three-point range.
Corey Stephenson emerged as a standout player in the contest, shooting 50.0% from the field with 1 assist and logging 33 minutes. He contributed 20 points on 7 of 14 shooting along with 6 rebounds.
For this matchup, FIU holds a record of 10-11. They average 82.8 points per game, placing them 64th in Division 1, shooting 46.0% from the field. The Panthers are making 35.2% of their three-point attempts (163 of 463) and converting 67.5% from the free throw line. The team averages 38.6 rebounds per game and has notched 333 assists this season, ranking 134th in D-1 for assists. They turn the ball over 12.9 times on average and commit 18.5 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Panthers force 15.8 turnovers per game and draw 19.5 personal fouls. They give up 34.5% on three-point shots, ranking 303rd nationally in points allowed per game (78.5). FIU’s opponents shoot 42.9% from the field (565 of 1,317) and the Panthers relinquish 37.7 rebounds per game. They rank 326th in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding a total of 354 thus far.
In their last outing, the MTSU Blue Raiders suffered a 65-60 defeat against Western Kentucky. The Blue Raiders secured 31 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 39. They recorded 12 turnovers and managed 4 steals during the game. Western Kentucky committed 18 fouls, granting MTSU 29 free throw attempts, of which they converted 16 for a 55.2% success rate. The Blue Raiders made 4 of 19 attempts from three-point range, translating to 21.1%. At game’s end, MTSU shot 40.0% from the field (20 of 50) and allowed Western Kentucky to achieve a shooting percentage of 37.5% (24 of 64). MTSU allowed their opponents to hit 32.1% of their attempts from deep (9 of 28) and finished 8 of 10 from the free throw line (80.0%). In terms of rebounding, MTSU conceded 34 boards, with 10 being offensive.
Kamari Lands was pivotal for the Blue Raiders in this contest, converting 8 of 14 attempts, equating to 57.1%, while adding 5 rebounds. He put up 25 points in 34 minutes and contributed 1 assist.
MTSU has posted a season record of 11-10. On offense, the Blue Raiders shoot 44.0% from the field, ranking them 263rd in college basketball. They have amassed 1,544 points this season, averaging 73.5 points per game, and collect 36.9 rebounds weekly. Assists come in at 14.0 per game (ranked 190th), and turnovers average 11.5 per contest. MTSU commits 17.4 fouls per game while hitting 67.3% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, MTSU ranks 87th nationally in points surrendered per game, allowing 70.3. They force their opponents into 11.1 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 42.9% from the field (132nd in D-1). Opposing teams convert 31.1% of their three-point shots (131 of 421) and achieve a free throw percentage of 72.0% against MTSU. They allow 11.9 assists and total 35.1 rebounds per game, placing them 68th and 221st in the respective categories.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take MTSU
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