Florida International Panthers Defeat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 77-64
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Florida International Panthers 77, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Florida International Panthers?
Florida International Panthers beat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 77-64 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Florida International Panthers?
Florida International Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Florida International Panthers triumphed over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with a final score of 77-64. This marked a significant win for the Panthers, who had been struggling in recent games. The match took place at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, where the Panthers aimed to improve their home record.
The Panthers entered the game with a home record of 12-13 and had been in poor form, winning only 2 of their last 10 games, with a streak of 2 losses prior to this match. They averaged 74.0 points scored and allowed 78.6 points during this stretch. Their recent games included a narrow loss to the Delaware Blue Hens, where they fell 66-68, and a defeat against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, losing 70-80. In contrast, the Bulldogs had a better away record of 14-11 and were on a two-game winning streak, having won 6 of their last 10 games. They averaged 69.2 points scored and allowed 70.8 points during this period.
Historically, the Panthers had struggled against the Bulldogs, losing both of their previous meetings in the 2025 season. In those encounters, they lost 71-82 at home and 64-81 away. This context added pressure on the Panthers to reverse their fortunes in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of key players would have been crucial in determining the outcome of the game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Panthers favored by a spread of -3.5, with a total set at 146.5. The money line showed the Panthers at -166.0 and the Bulldogs at +140.0, indicating a belief in the Panthers' ability to secure a win.
The conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center likely played a role in the Panthers' performance. Fans were likely eager to see their team break a losing streak against a familiar opponent.
As the game unfolded, the Panthers showcased a strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and extended their lead. Key moments included scoring plays such as Zawdie Jackson making free throws and DJ Dudley hitting a three-point jumper, which helped solidify their lead.
The Panthers' victory not only improved their standing but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this success in upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FIU -3.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +140 · Florida International Panthers -166 |
Leaders
- PointsZawdie Jackson20Florida International Panthers
- AssistsZawdie Jackson5Florida International Panthers
- ReboundsHamed Olayinka17Florida International Panthers
- PointsAJ Bates14Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- AssistsAJ Bates4Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- ReboundsScooter Williams4Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Recent form
Florida International Panthers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L274 scored · 78.6 allowed per game0-3 at home
- L66-68vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 13
- L70-80at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 7
- W88-84at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 5
- L74-78vs Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 29
- W81-78at New Mexico State AggiesJan 24
- L77-83at UTEP MinersJan 23
- L63-76vs Sam Houston BearkatsJan 17
- L86-89at Kennesaw State OwlsJan 15
- L71-79at Missouri State BearsJan 10
- L64-71at Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 8
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W269.2 scored · 70.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- W79-78at Missouri State BearsFeb 13
- W87-78vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 7
- L63-72vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 5
- L67-83at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 1
- W69-59at UTEP MinersJan 29
- W82-76vs Kennesaw State OwlsJan 23
- L60-64at Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 17
- W59-58vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 15
- W70-68vs Delaware Blue HensJan 10
- L56-72vs Liberty FlamesJan 9
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Florida International Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-54 | 28-59 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 6-19 | 10-22 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 45 |
| Free throws | 8-14 | 11-18 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 23 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Steals | 11 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 13 | 77 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-33Scooter Williams makes 18-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half31-35Zawdie Jackson makes driving layup (Eric Dibami assists)
- 2nd Half31-38Zawdie Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Hamed Olayinka assists)
- 2nd Half34-38AJ Bates makes 27-foot three point jumper (DJ Dudley assists)
- 2nd Half34-39Hamed Olayinka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-39DJ Dudley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-39DJ Dudley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kaden Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half39-41Eric Dibami makes layup
- 2nd Half40-41DJ Dudley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-41AJ Bates makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half42-44Corey Stephenson makes 28-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half44-44Will Allen makes driving layup (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half47-44AJ Bates makes 29-foot three point jumper (Kaden Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half48-44Will Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-44Kaden Cooper makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half50-47Ashton Williamson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Thiago Sucatzky assists)
- 2nd Half52-47AJ Bates makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-48Eric Dibami makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-51Corey Stephenson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Hamed Olayinka assists)
- 2nd Half53-51AJ Bates makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-53Hamed Olayinka makes layup
- 2nd Half53-55Eric Dibami makes layup (Zawdie Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half53-57Corey Stephenson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-60Zawdie Jackson makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-60Sir Issac Herron makes layup (DJ Dudley assists)
- 2nd Half55-62Hamed Olayinka makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half55-63Eric Dibami makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Kaden Cooper makes driving layup (AJ Bates assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Eric Dibami makes layup
- 2nd Half57-67Corey Stephenson makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (Zawdie Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Corey Stephenson makes layup
- 2nd Half57-72Zawdie Jackson makes 29-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-73Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-73Jaylen Fenner makes layup
- 2nd Half59-74Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-75Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-75DJ Dudley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-76Hamed Olayinka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-77Hamed Olayinka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-77DJ Dudley makes 24-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida International Panthers, below favours Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Venue
- Ocean Bank Convocation CenterMiami, FL
- OfficialsCraig Murley, Mick Fieldbinder, Shane Land
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