| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International | 3 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 38 |
| Arkansas Pine Bluff | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
Lions Tantalizingly Close in Battle of Golden Cats
Recruits: 50% Wynn, 50% Porter, no change
Injury: Clarence Fuller shoulder 1w
Brian Jackson ribs 6w
Robert Toatley shoulder 10w
Academic: Derrick Meade team rules 1, 1G continuing
DE Ford team rules 1, 2 G
OT Jackie Skipper team rules 1, 1Q
Just 7 points left
FIU is a young team. All the playmakers return next season.
Like Tantalus so near some apple pie, this game saw the Golden Lions hang around so close to the Golden Panthers that they could sense a victory just out of arm's reach. It was fun yet it was frustrating. Still - only 55 points. I'll take it.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Florida International | Arkansas Pine Bluff |
| First Downs | 14 | 11 |
| Total Offense | 330 | 255 |
| Rushes-YDS | 36-193 | 24-89 |
| Passing YDS | 137 | 166 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 421 | 408 |
| T.O.P. | 18:02 | 13:58 |