Lucia Castro

Panther’s back and forth season deemed a success

Coming off its worst season in program history in 2014 when the team finished 7-23, the Panthers bounced back and proved to critics that last season was a fluke.

Panthers fall in first round of C-USA tourney

The Florida International University women’s volleyball team (15-13) ended its season on Friday, Nov. 20, losing to the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners in the first round of the Conference USA Tournament in San Antonio, Texas.

Panthers to play UTSA in C-USA tournament

The Panthers are set to face off against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, who enter as the second seed. The tournament will take place in San Antonio and begins on Friday, Nov. 20, at 12 p.m.

Women’s volleyball team to compete in conference tournament

The team responded with a dominant effort, defeating LA Tech in straight sets.

UTSA snaps Panther’s home conference win streak

As good as Florida International University has been at home, the Roadrunners were too much to handle. The Panthers fell in four sets.

Several panthers move up program’s all-time records list

Winning at home and losing on the road has been a common theme for the women’s volleyball team throughout the season. In order for the Panthers to climb in the Conference USA standings, they would have to improve on their 1-3 conference record away from home.

Panther face another tough, conference road test

The team will travel to Hattiesburg, Miss., to face off against the University of Southern Mississippi on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.

Panthers winning streak ends against in- state rival FGCU

Even though the games were close and the Panthers hung around with the Eagles, the hitting miscues prevented the team from finishing the plays.

Panthers start off home stand with two wins

Losing four of their last five games, the Panthers needed to use the home crowd to their advantage. They did exactly that, beating Marshall 3-1.

Two game road test ends with losses

The Panthers traveled to Rice University on Friday, Sept. 25 and Western Kentucky University on Sunday, Sept. 27, looking to improve on their 8-4 (2-0 C-USA) record.

Panthers win C-USA home opener

“I just told them that they are good and they just need to not be afraid to lose and they need to play to win.”

Panthers win Stetson Invitational

Senior, Lucia Castro, recorded her 1,000th kill of her career, becoming only the seventh player in FIU history to reach that milestone.
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