EL PASO, Texas — FIU's volleyball program closed out its 2024 campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Western Kentucky in its opening match of the 2024 Conference USA (CUSA) Championship on Friday afternoon.
The Panthers (8-25) went toe-to-toe with the Hilltoppers (26-6) for the third-straight time this season, claiming the opening set, 25-23. FIU continued to fight down the stretch after falling 25-14 and 25-18 in sets two and three, respectively, falling in a dramatic fourth set, 32-30. Jillian Huckabey led the way for the Panthers with 14 kills, attacking at a .139 clip, and added nine digs.