MIAMI (AP) Denver Jones scored 21 points as Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 82-74 on Saturday night.

Jones added seven rebounds for the Panthers (11-11, 5-6 Conference USA). Nick Guadarrama, Dashon Gittens and Javaunte Hawkins each had 12 points.

The Blue Raiders (13-9, 6-5) were led by Eli Lawrence, who recorded 16 points and three steals. Camryn Weston added 13 points and three steals for Middle Tennessee. Elias King also put up 11 points.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. Florida International visits Charlotte and Middle Tennessee hosts UTEP.

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