With eight seconds remaining in regulation, the Panthers held a 54-51 lead which was quickly derailed by a 3-pointer from UTSA’s Keon Lewis that tied the game at 54.
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FIU had time for one last heave from Dennis Mavin at halfcourt and, much to everyone’s surprise, he took it straight to the bank.
The Panthers advanced to second-seeded UTEP on Thursday.
