MIAMI (January 7, 2017) -- FIU shot over 60 percent from the field in the second half and claimed its first Conference USA women's basketball win of the season, 74-65, over visiting Florida Atlantic Saturday afternoon on Lime Court at FIU Arena. The win was first home league win since last February 4 and the 30th in the series against the Owls (30-10). The 74 points and 24-point fourth quarter were both season-high totals for FIU.
"This was a total team win today," said FIU Head Coach Tiara Malcom. "We followed the game plan and I saw them commit themselves to playing defense and that's why we came out on top.