Miami Hurricanes Defeat Florida International Panthers 98-81
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Watsco Center
Miami Hurricanes 98, Florida International Panthers 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida International Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes?
Miami Hurricanes beat Florida International Panthers 98-81 at Watsco Center on December 16, 2025.
Who was favored in Florida International Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes?
Miami Hurricanes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Miami Hurricanes secured a comfortable victory over the Florida International Panthers, finishing the game with a score of 98-81. This win marks Miami's fourth consecutive victory, enhancing their impressive home record to 6-1 this season. The Hurricanes have demonstrated strong form, winning eight of their last ten games, with an average of 87.4 points scored and 66.3 points allowed over that span. Their recent performance has been characterized by high-scoring games, as evidenced by their last outing against UL Monroe, where they won 104-79.
Florida International, on the other hand, has been more inconsistent, holding a record of 5-4 overall and winning three of their last four games. They have averaged 79.5 points scored and 73.8 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a competitive but less dominant performance compared to Miami. Their recent victory against Jacksonville Dolphins, where they won 88-65, showcased their potential, but they have struggled on the road with a 1-3 record away from home.
The game took place at the Watsco Center, where Miami has thrived this season. The Hurricanes' home advantage has been significant, and their scoring proficiency has been a key factor in their success. In contrast, the Panthers have faced challenges when playing away, which has contributed to their overall record.
The betting market reflected Miami's dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -22.5 in favor of the Hurricanes. The total points line was set at 161.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. Miami's money line was heavily favored at -6500, while Florida International's money line was listed at +2000, showcasing the disparity in perceived strength between the two teams.
In terms of player performance, Miami's Malik Reneau made a notable impact, contributing to the scoring with a driving layup and assisting on a highlight-reel alley-oop dunk by Shelton Henderson. The game featured several scoring plays in the second half, including free throws by Zawdie Jackson and Julian Mackey, which kept the Panthers competitive despite the final score.
Overall, Miami's combination of home court advantage, scoring ability, and recent form proved too much for Florida International, as they maintained control throughout the game. The Hurricanes' ability to score efficiently and their defensive strategy allowed them to pull away in the second half, solidifying their status as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIA -22.5 | 161.5 o -105 / u -115 | Florida International Panthers +2000 · Miami Hurricanes -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsShelton Henderson30Miami Hurricanes
- AssistsTre Donaldson12Miami Hurricanes
- ReboundsErnest Udeh Jr.8Miami Hurricanes
- PointsCorey Stephenson23Florida International Panthers
- AssistsCorey Stephenson6Florida International Panthers
- ReboundsJulian Mackey5Florida International Panthers
Recent form
Miami Hurricanes
Last 10: 8-2Streak W487.4 scored · 66.3 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W104-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 13
- W88-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 6
- W75-66at Ole Miss RebelsDec 3
- W78-65at Georgetown HoyasNov 29
- L62-72vs BYU CougarsNov 27
- W97-41vs Delaware State HornetsNov 23
- W99-72vs Elon PhoenixNov 21
- L68-82at Florida GatorsNov 17
- W102-61vs Stetson HattersNov 11
- W101-61vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 7
Florida International Panthers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W379.5 scored · 73.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- W88-65vs Jacksonville DolphinsDec 6
- W89-83vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 4
- W74-61vs Omaha MavericksNov 26
- L72-80vs James Madison DukesNov 25
- W104-80vs Fort Lauderdale EaglesNov 19
- L81-98at LSU TigersNov 14
- L66-96at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 8
- W101-49vs Florida National ConquistadorsNov 4
- L56-65at Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 13
- W64-61at Western Kentucky HilltoppersMar 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida International Panthers | Miami Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-63 | 35-65 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 26 |
| Free throws | 14-21 | 22-31 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 22 |
| Assists | 16 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 54 |
| Fouls | 26 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 10 | 77 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-64Julian Mackey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Julian Mackey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Corey Stephenson makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-66Ernest Udeh Jr. makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half59-67Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-68Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-68Corey Stephenson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Larry Olayinka assists)
- 2nd Half62-71Tre Donaldson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Timotej Malovec assists)
- 2nd Half62-73Malik Reneau makes layup (Noam Dovrat assists)
- 2nd Half62-75Malik Reneau makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-75Thiago Sucatzky makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-75Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-75Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-76Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-78Tre Donaldson makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half66-80Shelton Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-80Thiago Sucatzky makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-80Thiago Sucatzky makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-81Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-82Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-82Thiago Sucatzky makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-84Tre Donaldson makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half72-84Julian Mackey makes layup (Thiago Sucatzky assists)
- 2nd Half72-86Shelton Henderson makes driving layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half74-86Julian Mackey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-87Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-88Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-90Tru Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-90Corey Stephenson makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half77-90Ibrahim Olajuwon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-91Malik Reneau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-92Malik Reneau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-92Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-92Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-94Shelton Henderson makes 7-foot alley oop dunk (Malik Reneau assists)
- 2nd Half80-94Julian Mackey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-94Julian Mackey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-96Malik Reneau makes driving layup
- 2nd Half81-97Shelton Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-98Shelton Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Miami Hurricanes, below favours Florida International Panthers.
Venue
- Watsco CenterCoral Gables, FL
- Attendance4930
- OfficialsMark Schnur, A.J. Desai, Trey Styons
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