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FIU Men's Soccer Downs FGCU in Home Opener

MIAMI (Feb. 17, 2021) - The FIU men's soccer team finally graced the pitch and delivered in its season opener with a thrilling win over FGCU, as the Panthers downed the Eagles by a score of 3-2 in front of its home crowd.

FIU earned its first win under first-year head coach Kyle Russell and now stands at 1-0 on the season, while FGCU fell for the first time in 2021 and sits at 0-1.

After FGCU scored in the 22nd minute, the Panthers came roaring back with two header goals in a two-minute span.