Florida International vs. Sam Houston Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 17

The Florida International Panthers (9-8, 2-4 CUSA) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (10-7, 2-4 CUSA) at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Florida International vs. Sam Houston

• Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Game time: 2 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Florida International vs. Sam Houston Stat Insights

Points

• The 84.9 points the Panthers average are 10.1 more than the Bearkats allow.
• When Florida International scores more than 74.8, it has a record of 8-4.
• Sam Houston has a 10-2 record when allowing fewer than 84.9 points.
• The Bearkats' 84.6 points per game are 6.2 more than the Panthers allow.
• Sam Houston is 7-3 when posting over 78.4 points.
• Florida International has a 9-3 record when giving up less than 84.6 points.
• The Panthers have posted 110 more points than their opponents this year (6.5 per game), and the Bearkats have also outscored their opponents, by 167 (9.8 per game).

Shooting

• The Panthers shoot 46.8% from the field, 5.6% higher than the Bearkats concede defensively.
• In games when Florida International shoots higher than 41.2% from the field, it is 8-5 overall.
• The Bearkats shoot 46.2% from the field, just 3.4% higher than the Panthers allow.
• This season Sam Houston is 8-5 when the team shoots higher than 42.8% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Panthers pull down 34.5 rebounds per game, 4.5 fewer than the Bearkats.
• Sam Houston is 10-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Florida International is 4-5 when falling short on the boards.
• The Panthers average 11.8 offensive boards, 1.0 fewer than the Bearkats.
• The Bearkats are 7-3 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Panthers are 4-3 when they lose that battle.
• Florida International is +1.7 in terms of rebounds per game, and Sam Houston is +10.2.

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