MIAMI (AP) — Darian Mallary paced Florida International to a season-high 235 rushing yards and a 28-21 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.
Mallary finished with 97 yards on nine carries as the Panthers (1-4, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference) extended Western Kentucky’s losing streak to 25 games.
The Hilltoppers (0-5, 0-1) had the ball on the Florida International 18 late, but two defensive stops by the Panthers spoiled the would-be rally.
On third-and-4, Western Kentucky’s Willie McNeal was tackled for a 4-yard loss by Anthony Gaitor, and Kawaun Jakes’ pass to McNeal was broken up by Dezariah Johnson in the end zone on the next play.
