HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Second-seeded women's basketball (20-11, 12-6 CUSA) finishes their time at the 2026 CUSA Basketball Championships with a loss against sixth-seeded Missouri State (21-12, 11-7), 74-69.
Missouri State came out firing in the first quarter, ending the opening frame up 18-8. The Panther offense showed life in the second quarter, out-scoring the Bears 20-18, but headed into the half down 36-28.
Missouri State kept their foot on the gas in the third, scoring 18 points to FIU's 16, heading into the fourth quarter at 54-44. Rhema Collins shined in the contest, putting up 11 of FIU's 16 third-quarter points.