FIU scores first football win of the season against WKU


The Golden Panthers overpowered the Hilltoppers, 37-20, at an away game on Oct. 10. The blue-and-gold team will come home on Oct. 17 to face Troy in their Blackout Game at FIU Stadium.

The losing streak is over: FIU beat WKU, 37-20, on Oct. 10 Bowling Green, Ky., scoring its first win of the year and improving to 1-4 on the season and 1-1 in Sun Belt Conference (SBC) action.

Golden Panther Daunte Owens ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns at the FIU vs. WKU on Oct. 10.

Golden Panther Daunte Owens ran for 80 yards and two touchdowns at the FIU vs. WKU on Oct. 10. Photo: FIUSports.com.

Golden Panther Paul McCall threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, while teammates Daunte Owens and Darriet Perry combined to rush for 159 yards as well as two Ownes’ scores. Greg Ellingson led all receivers with five catches for 132 yards and one TD and Ty Frierson added 66 yards and a score as the FIU offense overpowered the WKU defense.

On defense, Scott Bryant and Jonathan Cyprien each had 10 tackles, and Toronto Smith had six, a sack and an interception as the Golden Panthers gave up the least amount of points they allowed this season.

FIU will come home on Saturday, Oct. 17, to host defending SBC champion Troy on at 7 p.m. at FIU Stadium at Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

The game is FIU’s Blackout Game, so everyone is encouraged to wear black to support the blue-and-gold team.

For tickets and more information, call 305-348-GAME or click here.

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