JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — FIU women's basketball (1-3) was defeated on the road by Jacksonville (4-1) on Saturday afternoon, 80-69.
The Panthers kept it close in the first quarter, ending the opening frame trailing 15-13. Jacksonville extended their lead in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 46-34 lead.
Out of the half, the Panthers offense started to roll, using an 18-0 run from the 5:06-0:57 marks to take the lead heading into the final quarter, 58-53. Parris Atkins had seven points in the quarter, ending the contest with 13 points. It is the third game in a row the senior has ended in double-digit points.