LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Florida International used a strong second half to defeat Liberty 74-61 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Friday at Vines Center.

The Golden Panthers led 30-25 at halftime before pulling away. Rhema Collins scored 19 points to lead Florida International. Parris Atkins added 17 points and five assists for the Golden Panthers, who improved to 12-7.

JaKayla Thompson led the Lady Flames with 13 points. Liberty fell to 9-10 in front of 928 fans. Florida International built its lead despite being a significant underdog in pregame projections.