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FIU Drops Final Non-conference Matchup To FGCU

MIAMI (Dec. 21, 2020) – The FIU women's basketball team's valiant effort fell just short on Monday afternoon, as the Panthers dropped the series finale 80-66 to FGCU.

Coming off the bench, led all Panthers with 18 points. Joining Thomas in double figures, scored 14 with added 12 more. grabbed a season-high 10 boards for the Panthers to go along with her six points.

In a very reminiscent script to the series opener on Sunday, FIU held tight for the first half before entering the break only down one at 34-33. The pivotal stretch came in the third quarter when FGCU went on a 12-4 run to stay ahead for good.