The Owls were outscored 19-9 in the third quarter.
Florida Atlantic women’s basketball could not hold onto its halftime lead at Florida International University on Saturday, losing its third straight game to begin conference play.
The Owls (4-10, 0-3 Conference USA) were led by junior Malia Kency’s 14-first quarter points as they jumped out to a 23-19 lead at the end of the quarter, and a 36-31 advantage at halftime.
The Golden Panthers (3-11, 1-2 Conference USA) scored 13 of the first 15 points to open the third quarter and FAU was never able to capture the lead back.