University of Alabama

Rivalries rule sports, even in Quidditch

It is also very much present at the collegiate level, with rivalries between universities such as Auburn University and Alabama University, University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and, more locally, Florida State University and University of Florida. The same goes for FIU, with Florida Atlantic University being our main rival in most of our sports. But there is one sport in particular that has an unexpected rival: Muggle Quidditch.



Panthers roll past Trojans 10-5

After the game on April 20, you would not have guessed that it was University of Little Rock Arkansas leading the Sun Belt Conference in runs, home runs, RBIs, hits, slugging percentage, on-base percentage and batting average.


FIU clashes with Marlins in new ballpark

Don’t blame T.J. Shantz for being a realist.

When asked at what point in his baseball career he expected to play on a major league field against a major league team, a grin spread across his face and he answered in one word: “Never!” Well, Shantz, you already know the old saying.



Panthers season ends despite second half comeback

The Panthers were eliminated in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on March 3 in Hot Springs, Ark. Kahlil McDonald scored 11 of his 19 points in the second half to pace Western Kentucky to a 67-63 victory. The loss ended the Panthers’ season.


Team prepares for final games of the regular season

Mired in a four game losing streak, the Panthers return home to U.S. Century Bank Arena to conclude its regular season schedule with contests against Troy on Feb. 23 and South Alabama on Feb. 25. Although playing at home has been anything but an advantage for the Panthers this season, the Panthers have defeated both Troy and South Alabama on the road this season.




NSD: Patrick Jean picks FIU over Louisville

On National Signing Day, some highly touted recruits weigh their options up until the very last second. Most never seem certain on where they want to go until they are forced to make a decision. But who can blame them, after all, they are only 18 years old.