 Since Golden Panther Arena's opening on February 1, 1986, FIU men's basketball has won better than 60 percent of its home games. |
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the opening of Golden Panther Arena on February 1, 1986, opponents
have quickly discovered that winning basketball games in South
Florida is no easy task. It began early in 1986-86, while FIU
was still a Division II program, with an overtime win over Dartmouth
and has continued with exciting victories over Big Ten Michigan,
Trans America Athletic Conference champion College of Charleston
and in-state rival South Florida.
FIU's best season at home was 1997-98 when the Golden Panthers won school-record 13 games. The longest winning streak in Arena history was 18 games from February 15, 1997 through November 29, 1998. And the program's overall Golden Panther Arena winning percentage stands at .609 compared to an overall winning percentage of just .480.
A full array of activities has taken place since this 94,000 square foot multi-purpose facility was dedicated. Sporting events, concerts, banquets and other University and community events have all been accommodated.
Home to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation, Golden Panther Arena's second-floor office space serves professors, coaches and support staff.
The Arena was the summer home of the NBA's Miami Heat for three years. Twice, Golden Panther Arena hosted rookie tournaments featuring the Heat and three other NBA organizations.
| Year | GPA | Pct. | Overall | Pct. | |
| 1985-86 | 5-0 | 1.000 | 17-9 | .654 | |
| 1986-87 | 6-5 | .545 | 7-18 | .280 | |
| 1987-88 | 7-6 | .538 | 9-19 | .321 | |
| 1988-89 | 8-6 | .571 | 10-18 | .357 | |
| 1989-90 | 6-9 | .400 | 7-21 | .250 | |
| 1990-91 | 6-10 | .375 | 6-22 | .214 | |
| 1991-92 | 9-5 | .642 | 11-17 | .393 | |
| 1992-93 | 10-3 | .769 | 20-10 | .667 | |
| 1993-94 | 6-7 | .462 | 11-16 | .407 | |
| 1994-95 | 6-7 | .462 | 11-19 | .367 | |
| 1996-97 | 8-4 | .667 | 16-13 | .552 | |
| 1997-98 | 13-0 | 1.000 | 21-8 | .724 | |
| 1998-99 | 8-3 | .727 | 13-16 | .488 | |
| 1999-2000 | 10-6 | .625 | 16-14 | .533 | |
| Totals | 117-75 | .609 | 246-284 | .464 |
Support areas on the first floor include an equipment room, training room, and 876 lockers in six different, full-service dressing rooms. Academic space in the building includes three classrooms, a physiology laboratory and computer and kinesiology labs. Additionally, there are four, four-wall, fully-air conditioned racquetball courts with a spectator viewing area for recreational and tournament usage.
Student-Athlete Support Services
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University's Student-Athlete Support Services are designed to
help Florida International University fulfill its commitment to
all student-athletes in their pursuit of a college degree and
academic excellence.
Under the direction of Assistant Athletic Director/Support Services Coordinator Mike Becker and Academic Advisor Mara Jacobson, Support Services are housed at University Park's Athletics' Academic Fitness Center, 10,000 square feet of space, located west of Golden Panther Arena.
The facility, which opened in the fall of 1998, features offices for the staff, eight tutor rooms, a group study room, computer lab, library, conference rooms and a fitness center.
Support Services provide assistance to student-athletes that begins before a freshman even arrives on campus and continues through graduation. The staff gives academic counseling that includes
 Strength and Conditioning Coach Lou Deneen designs effective conditioning programs for all student-athletes. |
The Center is also home of the FIU strength and conditioning program designed to accommodate all student-athletes on an individual basis with respect to their particular sports. The program is structured to enable a student-athlete to be in the best possible condition.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Lou DeNeen designs both in-season and off-season conditioning programs, that assist student-athletes year round in improving their performances.
NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
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has partnered with the NCAA and has instituted a chapter of the
CHAMPS/Life Skills Program to assist its student-athletes with
academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities.
Assistant Athletic Director and facilitator Mike Becker
has designed the Golden Panthers CHAMPS/Life Skills Program to:
• Support the
academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development
and graduation.
• Build philosophical
foundations for the development of athletic programs that are
broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well being of the
student-athlete.
• Support the
development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes,
encouraging emotional well being, personal growth and decision-making
skills.
• Engage the
student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding community.
• Encourage
the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.
Golden Panther Arena Records
INDIVIDUAL
Florida International University
Points: 33, Jerry Nash vs. Dartmouth, 12/18/86
Field Goals: 12, Doug Johnson vs. Northern Illinois,
2/11/89; Jerry Nash vs. Northern Illinois, 2/23/87 and vs. Dartmouth,
12/12/86
Field Goals Attempted: 28, Marshod Fairweather vs.
Northern Illinois, 11/20/99
Field Goal Percentage: 1.000 (8 of 8), Gene Derkack
vs. Jacksonville State, 1/3/98
3-Point Field Goals: 8, Marshod Fairweather vs.
Northern Illinois, 11/20/99
3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 26, Marshod Fairweather
vs. Northern Illinois, 11/20/99
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 1.000 (4 of 4), Michael
Joiner vs. Samford, 2/13/93; David Banks vs. American, 1/2/88
Free Throws: 13, Raja Bell vs. Lafayette, 11/29/97
and vs. Fordham, 12/28/97
Free Throws Attempted: 16, Raja Bell vs. Lafayette,
11/29/97; Chuck Stuart vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 1/8/94; Carlton
Phoenix vs. US International, 11/30/87
Free Throw Percentage: 1.000 (10 of 10), Dwight
Stewart vs. Northern Illinois, 2/23/87
Rebounds: 22, Carlton Phoenix vs. Northern Illinois,
2/23/87
Assists: 13, Carlos Arroyo vs. Northern Illinois,
11/29/98
Blocked Shots: 5, Jabahri Brown vs. Akron, 12/27/99;
Anthony Harris vs. Campbell, 2/12/98; Gene Derkack vs. Stetson,
1/31/98; Jimmy Costner vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2/20/92; Dwight
Stewart vs. UCF, 2/25/91; Corey Walker vs. Brooklyn, 2/28/90
Steals: 7, Cesar Bocachica vs. Brooklyn, 2/28/90
Minutes: 44, James Mazyck vs. Mercer, 1/21/95
Opponents
Points: 59, Kevin Bradshaw of US International,
1/14/91
Field Goals: 19, Kevin Bradshaw of US International,
1/14/91
Field Goals Attempted: 40, Kevin Bradshaw of US
International, 1/1/91
Field Goal Percentage: 1.000 (10 of 10), Warren
Kidd of Middle Tennessee, 2/2/91
3-Point Field Goals: 6, Alan Barksdale of Arkansas-Little
Rock, 2/24/00; Jami Bosley of Akron, 12/27/99; Andre Blackmon
of New Orleans, 2/15/99; Brac Brady of Palm Beach Atlantic, 11/25/95;
Rodney Monroe of North Carolina State, 11/24/90; Robert Lee of
Nicholls State, 2/10/90; Scott Sheperd of Robert Morris, 2/9/89
3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 14, Alan Barksdale
of Arkansas-Little Rock, 2/24/00; Scott Sheperd of Robert Morris,
2/9/89
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 1.000 (5 of 5), Jarvis
Mullahon of Texas-El Paso, 1/2/00
Free Throws: 18, Kevin Bradshaw of US International,
1/14/91
Free Throws Attempted: 24, Kevin Bradshaw of US
International, 1/14/91
Free Throw Percentage: 1.000 (11 of 11), Dwight
Pernell of Holy Cross, 12/20/90
Rebounds: 19, Bernard Hopkins of Virginia Commonwealth,
12/9/95
Assists: 12, Dwight Pernell of Holy Cross, 12/21/89
Blocked Shots: 5, Warren Kidd of Middle Tennessee,
2/2/91; Dale Davis of Clemson, 12/21/90
Steals: 8, Chris Collier of Georgia State,
12/20/89
Minutes: 49, Marvin Blye of Maryland-Eastern Shore,
1/16/87
TEAM
Florida International University
Points in a Game: 123 vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, 11/25/95
Points in a Half: 72 (first half) vs. Palm Beach
Atlantic, 11/25/95
Margin of Victory: 53 (96-43) vs. Campbell, 2/2/98
Field Goals: 41 vs. Florida Memorial, 2/11/86
Field Goals Attempted: 85 vs. Middle Tennessee,
2/2/91
Field Goal Percentage: .697 (23 of 33) vs.
St. Francis (PA), 12/3/94
3-Point Field Goals: 18 vs. Palm Beach Atlantic,
11/25/95
3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 44 vs. Northern Illinois,
11/20/99
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: .750 (3 of 4) vs.
Detroit, 1/21/89
Free Throws: 36 vs. US International, 11/30/87
Free Throws Attempted: 52 vs. US International,
11/30/87
Free Throw Percentage: 1.000 (13 of 13) vs. UL Lafayette,
2/13/99
Rebounds: 57 vs. Nova Southeastern, 2/1/86
Rebound Margin: 29 (57-28) vs. Nova Southeastern,
2/1/86
Assists: 30 vs. St. Francis (NY), 1/18/88
Turnovers: 29 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore, 1/10/90
Blocked Shots: 9 vs. Denver, 2/5/00; vs. Centenary,
2/22/92; vs. Brooklyn, 2/28/90
Steals: 19 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2/8/97
Personal Fouls: 38 vs. American, 2/4/87
Opponents
Points in a Game: 122 by Xavier, 2/24/88
Points in a Half: 65 (first half) by Xavier 2/24/88
Fewest Points in a Game: 43 by South Alabama, 12/22/98;
by Campbell, 2/12/98
Margin of Victory: 41 (120-79) by North Carolina
State, 11/23/90
Field Goals: 50 by North Carolina State, 11/23/90
Field Goals Attempted: 86 by Texas A&M, 12/21/89
Field Goal Percentage: .667 (48 of 72) by Xavier,
2/24/88
3-Point Field Goals: 15 by Alabama, 12/7/96
3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 30 by St. Thomas,
12/18/89
3-Point Field Goal Percentage: .714 (5 of 7) by
Nova Southeastern, 2/14/87
Free Throws: 35 by American, 2/4/87
Free Throws Attempted: 55 by American, 2/4/87
Free Throw Percentage: 1.000 (9 of 9) by Florida
A&M, 1/31/91
Rebounds: 59 by Georgetown, 12/30/87
Rebound Margin: 17 (47-30) by Yale, 12/28/89; (57-40)
by Georgia State, 12/20/89
Assists: 27 by DePaul, 12/30/89
Turnovers: 34 by Florida Atlantic, 2/8/97
Blocked Shots: 9 by Florida State, 12/29/90
Steals: 23 by Maryland-Baltimore County, 11/24/89
Personal Fouls: 36 by Eastern Kentucky, 11/22/97
MISCELLANEOUS
Win-Loss Record: 117-75 (.609)
Largest Attendance: 4,638 vs. Michigan, 11/13/98
Most Combined Points: 217 (122-95) loss to Xavier,
2/24/88
Most Wins by FIU in a Single Season: 13 (1997-98)
Most Losses by FIU in a Single Season: 10 (1990-91)
Longest Winning Streak: 18 (2/15/97 to 11/29/98)
Longest Losing Streak: 6 (12/21/89 to 1/11/90)
Number of 90-Point Games by FIU: 35
Number of 100-Point Games by FIU: 7
Number of 100-Point Games by Opponents: 8
