HOUSTON (AP) Dashon Gittens scored 20 points as Florida International beat Houston Christian 83-74 on Wednesday night.

Gittens had eight rebounds and five assists for the Panthers (1-3). Arturo Dean added 18 points while shooting 7 of 11 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line, and he also had six assists and six steals. Petar Krivokapic was 4 of 9 shooting, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 13 points.

Pierce Bazil led the way for the Huskies (0-2) with 16 points and two steals. Bruce Carpenter added 15 points for Houston Christian. In addition, Michael Imariagbe had 14 points and four blocks.

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