Beard scores 26 points, leads FIU past Columbia 98-87

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Beard Jr. scored 26 points and tied his career high with 10 assists, Devon Andrews added 17 points with 11 rebounds and Florida International beat Columbia 98-87 on Saturday at the Johnny Bach Classic.
Willy Nunez Jr. scored 15 points, Isaiah Banks had 13, Osasumwen Osaghae 12 and Trejon Jacob 11 for the Golden Panthers (4-1), who shot 49 percent to the Lions’ 44 percent.
Antonio Daye Jr.’s free throw capped a 13-5 run for a 54-46 FIU lead early in the sec