"Florida International, led by Rhema Collins with 15 points and nine rebounds, fell short in a 51-48 defeat versus Delaware in their most recent outing. Parris Atkins added 15 points. Western Kentucky is coming into this game having lost to Middle Tennessee 81-58 in their last outing. Salma Khedr led the team with 13 points and seven rebounds. Prediction: Florida International 72, Western Kentucky 60"
"Florida International's +123 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 73.3 points per game (66th in college basketball) while giving up 67.2 per outing (251st in college basketball). Collins leads the Panthers, averaging 18.6 points per game (40th in the country). Western Kentucky's -150 scoring differential (being outscored by 7.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 57.9 points per game (312th in college basketball) while allowing 65.4 per outing (209th in college basketball). Khedr paces the Lady Toppers, scoring 10.1 points per game (790th in college basketball)."
Florida International (12-8) hosts Western Kentucky (5-15) on February 5, 2026 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Western Kentucky enters with a six-game road losing streak. FIU lost 51-48 to Delaware, with Rhema Collins scoring 15 points and nine rebounds and Parris Atkins adding 15. Western Kentucky lost 81-58 to Middle Tennessee, with Salma Khedr scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds. FIU averages 73.3 points per game and has a +123 scoring differential, while Western Kentucky averages 57.9 points per game with a -150 differential. The projected score is Florida International 72, Western Kentucky 60.
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