MIAMI (March 7, 2016) -- The FIU Panthers host a pair of mid-week opponents in preparation for the opening weekend of Conference USA play, with East Carolina visiting Felsberg Field at the FIU Softball Stadium Tuesday night at 7 p.m. and No. 21/25 Notre Dame visiting for a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m.
FIU is 13-8, winning its previous two ball games. ECU enters the week at 13-9, losing its last two games, while the Notre Dame is 16-3, winners of its last 12 games, including sweeps at the last two weekend tournaments in Florida.
FIU has played "small ball" in its last two wins, getting runners home with sacrifice flies and moving runners with bunts and good baserunning.