LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Maggie Doogan scored 24 points to pace Richmond in a 76-61 women’s basketball victory over Liberty on Saturday at Vines Center.

The Spiders (8-3) never trailed, building a 36-31 halftime lead and extending it steadily after the break. Richmond’s defense forced 17 turnovers, converting them into transition opportunities. Doogan added seven rebounds and seven assists in 39 minutes.

Ify Nwaobi posted a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Lady Flames (6-3). Liberty struggled offensively, shooting 41 percent from the floor. Ally Sweeney contributed 15 points for Richmond, which shot 51.7 percent overall.

Attendance was 1,011.