MIAMI (Oct. 21, 2018) – FIU rallied from behind to earn a thrilling five-set victory on Sunday, as the Panthers downed visiting Southern Miss, 3-2 (21-25, 27-29, 25-21, 25-23, 15-13).
With the win, FIU improves to 14-7 on the year and 6-2 overall in C-USA play. USM falls to 10-11 overall and 4-4 in league action. The 14 wins for FIU are the most by the Panthers in a single season since the 2015 squad won 15 on the year.
Margherita Bianchin led FIU with a triple-double on Sunday, as the senior poured in 23 kills, 15 digs and 13 assists.