DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Angel Golden scored 20 points as Bethune-Cookman defeated Florida International 68-57 Tuesday night in Historic Moore Gymnasium.

The senior also matched her career high of eight rebounds as the Lady Wildcats (3-1) held the Golden Panthers (0-5) to two baskets the first eight minutes of the fourth quarter to take a 64-51 lead on Kiana Williams' three-pointer with 2:07 remaining.

Making her first career start, Williams, a freshman, posted 14 points along with eight assists and five rebounds. Sophomore Amaya Scott matched her career high with 12 points.

Golden's jumper with 7:55 remaining in the third broke a 35-35 tie as BCU used an 8-2 run to take a 43-37 lead. Golden hit a three-pointer that made it 51-43, but FIU was able to close to 51-47 entering the fourth quarter.

Chassimmie Brown finished with eight points and four rebounds, while Armani Walker had seven points and four boards,

TaMiracle Taylor led FIU with 15.

BCU travels to Georgia Southern Sunday.



NOTES: B-CU now 15-0 in games where Golden scores 20 points or more ... This was the second time this season BCU enjoyed a double-digit turnover advantage (+12) ... Brown has shot 50 percent or better from the field in all three wins ... Scott was 5-12 from the field .. BCU has won 35 of its last 42 home games.