Written by Christian Almanza/Staff Writer Finishing in first is typically something to feel positive about, but don’t tell that to FIU track and field star Clarissa Cutliff. The senior standout started off the outdoor season on an assumingly good note after placing first in the high jump event within two consecutive meets — the Miami […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Staff Writer FIU men’s basketball head coach Jeremy Ballard was recently nominated for two prestigious awards following the end of the team’s regular season. Ballard received a nomination for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award, an accolade given to the top first-year head coach in NCAA Division I […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Staff Writer One of the most successful regular seasons in the history of FIU basketball program was capped on a positive note on Saturday, March 9 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. FIU faced North Texas University for the second time in three weeks, the Panthers defeated the Mean Green squad by […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Contributing Writer Brian Beard, Jr. is leading the league in steals and was nominated this week for C-USA Player of the Year. He has also been named FIU athletics’ “Panther of the Week”. The dynamic floor general has been the catalyst for the team’s first winning season since 2012-13, breaking school records […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Contributing Writer It was not easy. It required resiliency and resolve. After a hard-fought battle, the FIU men’s basketball team found a way to win an important road matchup against their local rival on Saturday, Feb. 23 on FAU territory with a final score of 79-76. The Panthers faced off against the […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Contributing Writer Selflessness, discipline, and competitive energy. Those were the values that FIU head basketball coach Jeremy Ballard preached after the team’s big win over Rice University , in a Valentine’s Day match-up at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Thursday evening. Both teams entered the game with identical conference records of […]
Written by Christian Almanza/Contributing Writer The first Wednesday in February is an exciting time of year for the National Collegiate Athletic Association football programs, as it marks the first day of the regular signing period, allowing prospective athletes to sign a National Letter of Intent. FIU held a National Signing Day event at the Graham […]
Written By Christian Almanza/Contributing Writer For one FIU basketball team, the season has been encouraging and invigorating. For another, it has been an uphill battle. The women’s basketball team finally receives a breath of fresh air, with a satisfying victory against Conference USA opponent UTSA in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Thursday afternoon. Coming […]
