MIAMI (AP) Arturo Dean scored 24 points as Florida International beat Liberty 76-71 on Thursday night.

Dean added five rebounds for the Panthers (9-18, 4-8 Conference USA). Javaunte Hawkins scored 20 points and added six rebounds and five assists. Jayden Brewer scored 10.

Kaden Metheny led the Flames (16-11, 5-7) with 21 points. Kyle Rode added 18 points and six rebounds. Colin Porter scored 10.

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