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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 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Coming off a 20-17 record in their 2023 campaign, the Panthers’ season came to an end in the NCAA Championships tournament on May 5, 2023. […]

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.

Panthers continue climb in national rankings with Buck-Crockett at helm

FIU sand volleyball is in the middle of an impressive winning streak and fully prepped to crash the party which will be the largest collegiate sand competition for NCAA institutions in the country, the Fiesta on Siesta Key Tournament.

Panthers return to the sand

Staff Writer Oscar Baldizon previews the upcoming season for the sand volleyball program.
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