Anthony Rionda



Three players record career-highs in FIU road loss at Louisiana

The Panthers (17-8, 9-5 SBC) lost all the momentum they picked up after a tremendous first-set comeback to lose to the Ragin’ Cajuns (13-17, 5-9 SBC) in five sets, (26-24, 25-16, 27-29, 21-25, 11-15). The loss snapped FIU’s six-game winning streak. It was also the first time the team lost when leading 2-0 this season.



Pass defense an issue for Golden Panthers in last two games

Two weeks ago against Louisiana, the defense allowed quarterback Blaine Gautier to throw for 221 yards, connecting with seven different players. Then against Duke, the defensive backs gave up 335 passing yards from quarterback Sean Renfree, reaching nine various targets.


Hilton, Carroll to start against Duke

The Golden Panthers play a Blue Devil team with a record of 2-2, and it will be the first time that both schools meet in football. Head coach Mario Cristobal said he considers them to be the best team the Panthers have faced to date.