Andrews scores 25 as FIU routs Rice 86-65

Beard adds 18 points, 5 steals for Panthers

MIAMI – Devon Andrews had 25 points as Florida International romped past Rice 86-65 on Thursday night.

Brian Beard Jr. had 18 points and five steals for Florida International (15-11, 6-7 Conference USA).

Antonio Daye Jr. added 10 points and five steals. Osasumwen Osaghae had two points and six blocks for the hosts.

Quentin Millora-Brown had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the Owls (10-16, 5-8). Josh Parrish added 13 points. Robert Martin had seven rebounds.

FIU finishes out the regular season against North Texas at home Saturday. Rice finishes out the regular season against Florida Atlantic on the road Saturday.

The C-USA's bonus play schedule will also be announced Saturday after the games. The Panthers will play two games on the road and two at home based on their standings.