MIAMI – Home standing FIU made just four 3-pointers all day, but with the game on the line here Saturday afternoon, Corey Stephenson’s triple from the left wing with 3.5 seconds left decided Missouri State’s fate in a 70-67 Conference USA setback.
The Bears (13-14, 7-9 CUSA) had just tied the game moments earlier on a pair of clutch free throws from Keith Palek III that drew the visitors even, 67-67, after trailing by nine earlier in the half.
Kobi Williams, who tallied a game-high 25 points, knocked down two of his four threes in the last three minutes of the game to help the maroon side keep pace. He launched MSU’s desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer that drew iron but rimmed out…