HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — Emmy Stout scored 19 points and Liberty survived a second-half scoring drought to edge Western Kentucky 55-53 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Thursday night at E.A. Diddle Arena.

The Lady Flames led 33-23 at halftime but managed only three points in the third quarter, allowing the Lady Toppers to close the gap. Liberty reclaimed the lead in the fourth behind Stout and Avery Mills, who added 14 points. Western Kentucky’s Salma Khedr led all scorers with 18 points.

Both teams struggled offensively, with each shooting under 40% from the floor. Liberty improved to 9-8 overall, while Western Kentucky fell to 5-13.