MIAMI — FIU's football program notched a dramatic overtime victory over Liberty 34-27 in Conference USA (CUSA) on its homecoming on Saturday evening. 
 
The Panthers (5-5, 3-3 CUSA) outlasted the Flames (4-6, 3-3 CUSA) in an instant classic on South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium. FIU led 27-24 in the waning moments of the game, but the Flames kicked a last-second field goal to even the score at 27-all to send the game into overtime. 
 
FIU didn't waver, however, as Joe Pesansky found Maguire Anderson for a seven-yard TD to put the Panthers ahead in the extra period. The FIU defense stood tall, forcing Liberty into 4th and 6 before Mister Clark sealed the victory with an interception in the end zone. 
 
Pesansky finished the evening with 206 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 40 yards and a score on the ground. Kejon Owens, who eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the season, was effective on the ground and rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Alex Perry caught the first passing touchdown from Pesansky, an eight-yard score in the third quarter that gave FIU its first lead. Perry finished the day with eight catches for 88 yards and scored a touchdown for his third-straight week.
 
On defense, Jessiah McGrew was dynamic with a team-high 10 tackles, all solo, and added his fourth interception of the season. Shamir Sterlin matched McGrew with 10 tackles. Keegan Davis racked up two sacks to lead the defensive line effort. Johnny Chaney Jr. picked up a sack as well and had nine total tackles from his linebacker position. 
 
UP NEXT 
The Panthers host Jax State for their Senior Day matchup next weekend on Saturday, Nov. 22 for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Pitbull Stadium. 
 
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