Bjelica, Egan propel late surge for Panthers
Over the past two weeks, the Panthers may have discovered the perfect lineup, which has led to five consecutive wins for the squad and has raised expectations to win their remaining six games.
Over the past two weeks, the Panthers may have discovered the perfect lineup, which has led to five consecutive wins for the squad and has raised expectations to win their remaining six games.
On the heels of three Panther double-double performances, FIU beat Troy 3-1, (25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 25-18) and extended their winning streak to four games. With the win, FIU remains perfect against Troy (14-10, 4-6 SBC), having won all 12 games against their program.
FIU defeated South Alabama at U.S. Century Bank Arena in a straight set sweep 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-20) on Oct. 30.
The Panthers (14-7, 6-4 SBC) swept the Owls (3-19, 0-10 SBC) in less than an hour and a half at the U.S Century Bank Arena on Oct. 26.
The Panthers overcame some early game mishaps to overpower the Pioneers (4-10, 1-1 SBC) and storm the match to a 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19) triumph.
The Panthers surged to a 3-1 match win over the Mean Green to remain white-hot.
Golden Panthers defeat UCF in thrilling five-set match.
The Golden Panthers stroll into the UCF Challenge this weekend to face off against Jacksonville.
FIU (6-3, 0-0 SBC) defeated Florida A&M (0-8, 0-0 MEAC) for its third-straight win in three-straight sets (25-10, 25-23, 26-24) on the heels of junior Jovana Bjelica’s fourth double-double of the season and redshirt freshman Renele Forde’s newfound defense. Forde recorded the first double-double of her career, notching 20 assists and 10 digs.
With the help of an amazing game by outside hitter Jovana Bjelica, FIU steamrolled through Austin-Peay to win 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-20) in their first match against the Blue Raider Bash in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Later on that same day after the win over the Lady Govs, the Tiger’s roar was louder than the Panthers’ as FIU lost an absolute heart breaker to Auburn University in their first five-set game of the season.