WKU defeated Florida International 66-48 in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on March 8, 2009 in Hot Springs, Ark. WKU will face North Texas next.
Orlando Mendez-Valdez led WKU with 18 points.
Sergio Kerusch goes up for a jumper as he is defended by FIU's Nikola Gacesa. Kerusch finished the game with eight points and six rebounds.
Jeremy Evans finishes off an alley-oop dunk.
Orlando Mendez-Valdez goes up for a layup against FIU's Michael Dominguez. Mendez-Valdez, who was named the player of the game, finished with 18 points.
Jeremy Evans goes up for a jumpshot as he is defended by FIU's Russell Hicks. Evans finished with 10 points.
Sergio Kerusch drives towards the basket against FIU's J.C. Otero.
Anthony Sally scrambles for a loose ball.
DJ Magley celebrates a WKU basket in the closing minutes of the second half.
