Florida International Beats West Florida 85-75

Trey Beamer and Tijan Saine led the Panthers to a win over the Argonauts in their latest matchup.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball

Florida International Beats West Florida 85-75

Florida International defeated West Florida 85-75 on Friday, November 6, 2026. Trey Beamer scored a game-high 25 points for the Panthers, while D.J. Shine led West Florida with 27 points.

Why it matters

The win moves Florida International to 2-0 on the season, while West Florida drops to 1-1. Early-season results like this help shape conference standings and postseason positioning.

Beamer shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 3 of 5 from three-point range, and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Saine went 3 of 6 from deep and 10 of 10 at the line, while Mendy shot 2 of 8 from three-point range.

The players

Trey Beamer

Trey Beamer is a Florida International guard who led the Panthers with 25 points in the win.

D.J. Shine

D.J. Shine is a West Florida guard who scored 27 points in the loss.

The details

Florida International took the lead with 16:09 remaining in the first half and built a 43-29 halftime advantage. Beamer added 12 second-half points to help secure the 85-75 final.

Friday, November 6, 2026: Florida International defeats West Florida 85-75.

Season Trajectory

Early-season wins like Florida International's over West Florida shape the initial conference standings that determine postseason seeding in NCAA Division II men's basketball. Both programs are now at the start of a season where each game can influence final positioning.

Fantasy managers tracking Trey Beamer and Tijan Saine can note their strong shooting efficiency in this win. West Florida's D.J. Shine posted a 27-point effort that is relevant for anyone following him in scoring formats.

The takeaway

Early-season results like this one show how quickly a team can separate itself with efficient three-point shooting and strong free-throw accuracy. Following these trends across the first few games can give fans a clearer picture of which teams are building momentum.