LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Interstat) — The Liberty Lady Flames overcame a slow start to defeat the New Mexico State Aggies 67-62 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Friday at Pan American Center. Liberty trailed by four after the first quarter and 24-23 at halftime before a 30-point fourth quarter sealed the victory.

Avery Mills led Liberty with 25 points, including a critical trio of three-pointers in the final period. Imani Warren scored a game-high 29 points for New Mexico State. Liberty improved to 7-5 overall, while New Mexico State fell to 4-9. An announced crowd of 235 attended.