A new staff brings new beginnings for beach volleyball
Adrian Benitez | Contributing Writer The FIU beach volleyball team is traveling to Jacksonville, Florida to open up their season at the Jacksonville Invitational, beginning…
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Gamecocks shock Panthers in season end score of 13-9
Although the Panthers came off two straight wins in pool play, they were given the upset of the season.
Home turf defended at Surf and Turf Invitational
Coming off the Stetson Invitational, one of the most challenging events in program history in which the team went winless, the Panthers were back at home hosting the fourth annual FIU Surf and Turf Invitational.
Panthers go winless at Stetson Invitational
Coming into the Stetson Beach Invitational, the Panthers were ranked No. 10. Surely, after four consecutive losses, they will fall out of the top 10 for the first time this season.
University clinches first CCSA victory
After losing to the Louisiana State University Tigers in its previous event, the University beach volleyball team traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13 for a rematch.
Panthers finish 2-1 at FIU Invitational
“I saw fierceness and a lot of heart [today]. Yesterday, I saw a lot of fear, and that gets you nowhere,” said Head Coach Rita Buck-Crockett.
Toghiyani, Panthers set for season’s start
Last season, Toghiyani led the team in wins, finishing with a 23-3 record. A similar year can have her sitting alone at the top with the most wins in program history.
Estefanie Bethancourt Looks to Step up in 2016
Bethancourt is a native of Guatemala and attended Colegio Interamericano prior to FIU. There she lettered in volleyball for three years and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2013. At 5 foot 9, she is the shortest player on the Panthers; however, she has not let her height affect her style of play.
Giron/Bethancourt win in Panama
Two members of the University beach volleyball team were crowned champions at the 2015 U21 Women’s Central Beach Volleyball Championships on Friday, Nov. 27.
Students in need receive help at food pantries
In response to students in need, the Biscayne Bay Campus and the Modesto A. Maidique Campus present food pantries where these students receive support.