LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Zach Cleveland scored 18 points and dished eight assists as Liberty edged Florida International 90-89 in overtime in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Thursday night at Vines Center.

The Flames, who improved to 23-3, needed a late rally in regulation and clutch free throws in the extra period to secure the win before a crowd of 3,553. Liberty’s Colin Porter made two free throws with 19 seconds left in overtime to provide the decisive margin.

Corey Stephenson led the Golden Panthers with 23 points, while Zawdie Jackson added 21 and Hamed Olayinka had 18. Florida International fell to 12-14. The teams split their season series, with each winning in overtime.