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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (15-14, 9-9 CUSA) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Florida International Panthers (14-15, 7-11 CUSA) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Florida International vs. Middle Tennessee
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Florida International 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 165 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.6 | 138 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.7 | 91 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 265 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 317 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
Middle Tennessee 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.7 | 212 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.1 | 164 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.8 | 120 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.1 | 197 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 109 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.5 | 241 |
Florida International vs. Middle Tennessee Stat Insights
Points
- The Panthers post 7.9 more points than the Blue Raiders concede (73.1).
- Florida International is 13-7 when putting more than 73.1 points on the board.
- When Middle Tennessee allows less than 81.0 points, it is 11-6.
- The Blue Raiders average 75.8 points, just 2.7 fewer than the Panthers give up.
- When putting up over 78.5 points, Middle Tennessee is 7-5.
- Florida International is 8-2 when it concedes less than 75.8 points.
- The Panthers have totaled 72 more points than their opponents this year (2.5 per game), and the Blue Raiders have also outscored their opponents, by 78 (2.7 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Panthers are shooting 45.5% from the field, only 1.4% higher than Blue Raiders concede.
- Florida International is 13-6 when shooting better than 44.1% from the field.
- The Blue Raiders shoot 44.7% from the field, just 1.1% higher than the Panthers concede.
- This season Middle Tennessee is 11-5 when the team shoots higher than 43.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Panthers average 33.7 rebounds, 0.9 more than the Blue Raiders' average.
- Florida International is 8-7 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Middle Tennessee is 4-7 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Panthers pull down 10.8 offensive rebounds per game, 1.4 more than the Blue Raiders.
- The Panthers are 7-7 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Blue Raiders are 7-7 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Florida International is +1.3 rebounds per game, and Middle Tennessee is +1.7.
Florida International Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Western Kentucky | Home |
Middle Tennessee Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Missouri State | Away |